Section 400.4149. Resident nutrition.  


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  • (1) A licensee shall provide a minimum of 3 nutritious edible meals daily unless medically contraindicated and documented.

    (2)      Meals shall be of sufficient quantity to meet the nutritional allowances recommended by USDA guidelines: (www.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines)

    (3)     A resident who has been prescribed a special diet by a physician shall be provided such a diet.

    (4)    Menus, including snacks if provided, shall be written and posted prior to the serving of the meal. Any change or substitution shall be noted and considered as part of the original menu. Menus shall be retained for 1 year.

History: 2015 AACS.