Each residential treatment service facility licensed pursuant to these regulations provides to the children a planned, nutritionally adequate diet.

1. A. When the food service of the facility is not directed by a nutritionist or dietitian, regular, planned consultation with a nutritionist or dietitian is obtained by the facility. The nutritionist or dietitian approves the clients nutrition plan and reviews and revises when indicated.
2. B. A copy of the current week’s menu is posted in the kitchen of the facility.
3. C. Posted menus are followed and any substitution is of equivalent nutritional value and is recorded on the posted menu.

4. D. The facility provides at least three meals a day served at regular times, as follows:

   (1) normally not more than a 14-hour span between the evening meal and breakfast the following day;

   (2) normally not less than 8 hours between breakfast and the evening meal of the same day;

   (3) the same main dishes are not served within a week period; identical menus are not served on a one-week-cycle basis;

   (4) time allowed for meals is sufficient to enable the children to eat at a leisurely rate, encourage socialization and to provide a pleasant mealtime experience.

   [1/1/99; 7.20.12.50 NMAC - Rn, 7 NMAC 20.12.50, 02/28/05]