Section 379.16. Food and liquids.

 

(1)  The department shall provide nutritious food for all youth. Meals shall satisfy standards of nutrition which meet or exceed the recommended dietary allowances of the food and nutrition board of the national academy of sciences of the national research council and the department of public instruction.

(2)  Each institution shall have specific written policies and procedures that regulate eating outside the designated dining area. Institutions may forbid taking foods into living quarters and out of the designated dining area.

(3)  The menu for each institution shall be posted weekly in advance of the meals for that week.

(4)  If medical staff prescribe a special diet for health reasons, a youth shall be provided the diet, consistent with the department diet manual, related policies and procedures and available resources.

(5)  A youth shall be provided sufficient liquids to sustain basic nutrition and health needs.

History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534 , eff. 7-1-00.