1. (a) Department goals of the Elderly Nutrition Program are to maintain or improve the physical, psychological, and social well-being of older individuals in California, by providing or securing appropriate nutrition services.

2. (b) Department objectives of the Elderly Nutrition Program are to:

   1. (1) Give preference to older Californians in greatest economic or social need with particular attention to low-income minority individuals.
   2. (2) Serve meals that provide one-third ( ⅓ ) of the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) and are safe and of good quality.
   3. (3) Promote and maintain high food safety and sanitation standards.
   4. (4) Promote good health behaviors through nutrition education and nutrition screening of participants.
   5. (5) Promote or maintain coordination with other nutrition-related supportive services for older individuals.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 9102 and 9105, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 9109, 9110 and 9111(f), Welfare and Institutions Code; and 42 U.S.C. 3030g-21.

History

1. New section filed 1-8-2002; operative 2-7-2002 (Register 2002, No. 2).