What guidance is in place to support the provision by NHS boards of healthy options, including fresh fruit, to patients in hospital wards.

NHS Scotland Hospitals are required to comply with 'Food in Hospitals: National Catering and Nutrition Specification for Food and Fluid Provision in Hospitals in Scotland'. This policy provides information on standards for nutritional care, nutrient and food provision for patients within hospital.
The Food in Hospitals definition of a Healthier Eating Diet is “a diet that follows the principles for a healthy balanced diet, including five portions of fruit and vegetables per day, reduced total and saturated fats, reduced free sugar and reduced salt content.”