1. (a) Compliance with dietary guidelines:

   1. (1) In accordance with Section 339 of the OAA (42 U.S.C. 3030g-21), each meal shall provide the following to participating individuals:

      1. (A) If the program provides one (1) meal per day, a minimum of one-third ( ⅓ ) of the in the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) by the Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences (2006), which are incorporated by reference.
      2. (B) If the program provides two (2) meals per day, a minimum of two-thirds ( ²/₃ ) of the DRIs.
      3. (C) If the program provides three (3) meals per day, one hundred (100) percent of the RDAs.
   2. (2) Meals shall comply with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2005. 6th.Edition) by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the USDA, which is incorporated by reference.

2. (b) A meal analysis approved by a registered dietitian shall be done to ensure compliance with subsection (a) above, using either:

   1. (1) a meal component system, or
   2. (2) a detailed nutritional analysis.
3. (c) Food substitutions to meals originally planned must meet the requirements of this section and be approved by a registered dietitian.

4. (d) Menus shall:

   1. (1) Be planned for a minimum of four (4) weeks.
   2. (2) Be posted in a location easily seen by participants at each congregate meal site.
   3. (3) Be legible and easy to read in the language of the majority of the participants.
   4. (4) Reflect cultural and ethnic dietary needs of participants, when feasible and appropriate.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 9102 and 9105, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: 42 U.S.C. 3030g-21.

History

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

2. Amendment filed 2-26-2007; operative 7-1-2007 (Register 2007, No. 9).