1. (a) Nutrition education activities should be conducted on an ongoing basis, at least semiannually.

2. (b)

   1. (1) Information and instruction should be given to participants and caregivers in a group or individual setting overseen by a dietitian or other individual with equivalent education in nutrition science.
   2. (2) Written documentation, including date, topic, source, presenter, and a list of participants or the number in attendance must be maintained.
   3. (3) Copies of the programs and a brief evaluation of the program's effectiveness will be kept on file at each senior center or subcontractor's office for three (3) years.

3. (c) Nutrition education activities may include:

   1. (1) Formal presentations;

   2. (2) Learning activities such as:

      1. (A) Nutrition bingo;
      2. (B) Cooking demonstrations or classes; and
      3. (C) Sampling new or differently prepared foods; and
   3. (3) Individual sessions with a participant or caregiver.

4. (d) Material that may be used to supplement nutrition education:

   1. (1) Large font, easy to understand nutrition handouts developed by a registered dietitian;
   2. (2) Bulletin board displays; and
   3. (3) Table tents or placemats containing valid nutrition information.

5. (e)

   1. (1) The HDM nutrition education can include learning activities offered as an individual session with the older adult and/or caregiver through telephone contact or through a home visit such as during the initial assessment, follow-up visit, reassessment, or as a separate visit.
   2. (2) Print materials such as simple pamphlets, handouts, bookmarks, and placemats are appropriate supplemental material.
6. (f) The nutrition education program development and documentation requirements for congregate meals apply to HDMs.

Codification Notes: This section as promulgated prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows: “1-1-96”