Though the phrase "meal plan" may bring to mind cafeteria trays and buffet lines, it's not just for college kids anymore. But what constitutes a meal plan-or even a meal, in itself-is evolving. "I'm not sure what a 'meal' is anymore. There is so much variability in how our operations are used by staff," says Julie Jones, director of nutrition services at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, which self-operates 10 cafes ranging from grab-and-go stations to full-service bistros on the Columbus, Ohio, campus.
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