Section 800. Nutritional requirements  


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  • A. Unless otherwise ordered in writing by the participant's physician, the daily menu, including snacks, for each participant shall follow the most recent nutritional requirements of a recognized authority such as the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

    B. Other foods may be added and additional servings may be served to enhance the meals or meet individual needs.

    C. The center shall provide a variety of fruits and vegetables for meals and snacks to include at least one good source of Vitamin C daily and a good source of Vitamin A at least three times a week.

    D. If a participant needs to follow a special or modified diet recommended by a physician, the day care center shall ensure that the diet is provided in accordance with the physician's orders while the participant is in the day care center.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR615-21-02 § 6.25, eff. April 1, 1987; amended, Volume 16, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2000.

Statutory Authority

§§ 63.2-217 and 63.2-1733 of the Code of Virginia.