Md. Code Regs. 10.07.04.11 - Food Services
A. Dietary
Requirements. The following minimum requirements shall be observed:
(1) A minimum of three meals in each 24 hour
period shall be served. In addition, nutritious between meal and bedtime snacks
should be offered to all residents no less than 1-1/2 to 2 hours before the
next meal.
(2) There may not be an
interval longer than 12 hours from the evening meal or substantial bedtime
snack to breakfast. The diet shall consist of simply prepared, appropriately
served, palatable foods including a minimum of the following daily:
(a) Milk: Under 9 years - 3-4 cups 9-12 years
- 3 cups Adolescents - 4 cups Adults - 2 cups;
(b) Meat, fish, poultry, eggs: Two servings
per day;
(c) Vegetables and fruits:
Four servings per day, including one serving of citrus fruit or tomato daily
and one serving of a dark green or deep yellow vegetable or fruit five times
weekly;
(d) Breads and Cereals:
Four servings daily.
(3)
Size of servings and consistency or texture of food will be regulated by the
age and condition of the residents.
(4) A record of the current week's menu plan
shall be posted and kept on file for the following 2 weeks. A time schedule for
service of meals to residents and personnel should be established and it is
recommenced that meals be served approximately 4 hours apart for breakfast,
lunch and dinner.
(5) Special diets
or any variation of these requirements ordered by the resident's physician
shall be provided for residents as ordered.
(6) Meals shall be served in a dining or
community room equipped with furniture and utensils appropriate to the age and
development of the residents. A resident with a temporary illness shall be
served privately.
B.
Sanitation and Personal Hygiene. All applicable requirements of COMAR 10.15.03
shall be observed.
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