Section 11-1. General Requirements 11-11 Occupant Load and Exit Capacity 11-111 Occupant Load 11-111.* The occupant load of residential occupancies in number of persons for whom exits are to be provided except in 1- and 2-family dwellings shall be determined on the basis of 1 person per 200 square feet gross floor area, or the maximum probably population of any room or section under consideration, whichever is greater. The occupant load of any open mezzanine or balcony shall be added to the occupant load of the floor below for the purpose of determining exit capacity. 11-112. Capacity of Exits 11-1121. Exits, arranged as specified elsewhere in this Section of the Code, shall be sufficient to provide for the load in numbers of persons as determined in accordance with 11-11 11, on the following basis:

1. (a) Doors, including those 3 risers or 24 inches above or below ground level. Class-A ramps and horizontal exits - 100 persons per unit of exit width.

2. (b) Stairs and other types of exits not included in (a) above - 75 persons per unit of exit width. 11-113. Maintenance of Exits. 11-1131. No door in any means of egress shall be locked against egress when the building is occupied. SECTION 11-14. Dormitories 11-41. General 11-4111. Any dormitory complying with all the requirements for hotels may be accepted as such in which case the following provisions of Section 11-4 will not be applicable. 11-4112. Any dormitory divided into suites of rooms, with l or more bedrooms opening into a living room or study which has a door opening into a common corridor serving a number of suites, shall be classed as an apartment building. As such, the dormitory shall be subject to all requirements of Section 11-3, and the following provisions of Section 11-4 will not be applicable. Exception: The requirements of 11-4331 shall apply. 11-42. Exit Details 11-421. Types and Capacity of Exits II -4211. Exits of the same types and capacities as required for hotels (see 1-22) shall be provided. Exception: Each street floor door shall be sufficient to provide 1 unit of exit width for each 50 persons capacity of the street floor, plus 1 unit for each unit of required stairway width discharging through the street floor. 11-4212. Travel distance, access to exits, lighting and signs in dormitories shall comply with the following: March, 1999, (Revised) 22 11-4221. Exits shall be so arranged that it will not be necessary to travel more than 100 feet from any point or 150 feet in a building protected by automatic sprinklers in accordance with section 6-4, to reach the nearest outside door or stair, nor to traverse more than a 1-story flight of inside, unenclosed stairs. 11-425. Access to Exits 11-4251. Any dormitory not otherwise covered under 11-41-11 and 11-4112 shall have exits so arranged that from any sleeping room or open dormitory sleeping area there will be access to 2 separate and distinct exits in different directions with no common path of travel. Exception: One means of exit may be accepted where the room or space is subject to occupancy by not more than 10 persons and has a door opening directly to the outside of the building at street or ground level or to an outside stairway. 11-424. Lighting and Signs 11-4241. Every dormitory shall have lighting in accordance with Section 5-10. 11-4242. Any dormitory, subject to occupancy by more than 100 persons, shall have emergency lighting in accordance with Section 5-10 and exit signs in accordance with Section 5.11. 11-43. Protection 11-431. Protection of Vertical Openings 11-4311. Every exit stair and other vertical opening shall be enclosed or protected in accordance with Section 6-1. Exception No. 1: In existing buildings not more than two stories in height or any type of construction, unprotected openings may be permitted by the authority having jurisdiction if the building is protected by automatic sprinklers in accordance with Section 6-4. Exception No. 2: If every sleeping room or area has direct access to an outside exit without the necessity of passing through any corridor or other space exposed to any unprotected openings may be permitted by the authority having jurisdiction. 11-432. Interior Finish 11-4321. All interior finish of dormitories shall be Class A or B in exits, in lobbies and in corridors, and Class A, B, or C elsewhere, in accordance with Section 6-2. 11-433. Alarm Systems 11-4331. Every dormitory shall have a manual fire alarm system in accordance with Section 6-3. Exception No. 1: Buildings equipped with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 6-4. Exception No. 2: Buildings equipped with an automatic fire detection system in accordance with Section 6-

   1. 3. 11-44. Building Service Equipment 11-441. Air Conditioning and Ventilation 11-4411. Every air conditioning installation shall comply with Chapter 7. March, 1999, (Revised) 23 11-4412. Transoms shall not be installed in partitions of sleeping rooms in new buildings. In existing buildings transoms shall be fixed in the closed position and shall be covered or otherwise protected to provide a fire-resistance rating at least equivalent to that of the wall in which they are installed. APPENDIX B ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE INSTITUTIONS

      1. (A) Food Sanitation - Food service under a child-caring facility shall be considered a single food service operation whether operated as a central dining facility or in multiple units of that facility. Facilities shall comply with state, and local food service codes, or regulations where applicable; otherwise the following standards shall be met for food sanitation:
3. (1) All food shall be from sources approved or considered satisfactory by the health authority. The use of hermetically sealed containers (home canned food) is prohibited.
4. (2) All milk and fluid milk products including dry milk and dry milk products shall be from a Grade A pasteurized source.
5. (3) Raw fruits and vegetables shall be washed before being cooked or served.
6. (4) Poultry, poultry stuffings, stuffed meats and stuffings containing meat shall be cooked to heat all parts of the food to at least 165°F with no interruption of the cooking process. Pork and any food containing pork shall be cooked to heat all parts of the food to at least 150°F.
7. (5) If a family style feeding process is used at a facility, all leftover food from the eating table shall be discarded. Milk and food used in family style feeding shall not be placed on the dining table longer than 15 minutes prior to beginning of meal. Food intended for family style feeding that has not been placed on the dining table and maintained at acceptable temperatures may be used at another meal, provided it is covered, refrigerated properly, reheated properly and used promptly.
8. (6) Potentially hazardous foods requiring cold storage shall be maintained at 45°F or below, and accurate thermometers shall be kept in the refrigerators. Potentially hazardous foods requiring hot storage shall be at an internal temperature of 140’F or above. Frozen foods shall be maintained at a temperature of 10°F or below. Thermometers are required in all freezers and all other cold storage equipment.
9. (7) Milk and other potentially hazardous foods shall be kept in the proper temperature ranges, and be protected properly, except during necessary periods of preparation.
10. (8) All foods including dry foods shall be stored in a manner to prevent possible contamination, and permit easy cleaning or the storage area. Containers or food shall be stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor or on movable dollies.
11. (9) All food shall be protected from contamination during storage, preparation, transportation and serving.
12. (10) No poisonous or toxic materials except those required to maintain sanitary conditions and for sanitization purposes may be used in the food service operation. Poisonous and toxic materials shall be identified, stored and used only in such manner, and under such conditions as will not contaminate food or constitute a hazard to population of a facility. March, 1999, (Revised) 24
13. (11) All equipment and utensils shall be so designed and constructed of such material and workmanship as to be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable. Equipment and utensils shall be in good repair.
14. (12) The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be easily accessible for cleaning, and be of nontoxic, corrosion resistant, and non-absorbent materials.
15. (13) All equipment shall be installed and maintained to facilitate the cleaning thereof, and of all adjacent areas.
16. (14) All eating and drinking utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each use with the exception of single service utensils which shall be discarded following use.
17. (15) Single-service articles shall be made from nontoxic materials and shall be stored, handled and dispensed in a sanitary manner.
18. (16) All kitchenware and food-contact surfaces of equipment, exclusive of cooking surfaces of equipment, used in the preparation or serving of food or drink, and all food-storage utensils, shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each use.
19. (17) Cooking surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at least once a day.
20. (18) All utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment used in the preparation, transportation, service display, or storage of potentially hazardous food shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each use.
21. (19) Surfaces of equipment not intended for contact with food, but which are exposed to splash or food debris or which otherwise require frequent cleaning, shall be designed and fabricated to be smooth, washable, free of unnecessary ledges, projections, or crevices, and readily accessible for cleaning, and shall be of material and in such repair as to be easily maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
22. (20) All food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be stored and handled by methods that protect them from contamination by splash, dust and other means.

23. (21) In facilities defined by the Department of Children’s Services as existing, a two compartment sink can be used for washing and rinsing utensils, provided an additional container or sink be used for sanitization of the utensils. For facilities defined by the Department of Children’s Services as new, a three compartment sink is required when manual dishwashing procedures are utilized for washing, rinsing and sanitization of utensils. Domestic type dishwashing machines are acceptable provided the temperature at the utensil surface be 160°F after the end of one complete cycle. If 160°F is not obtained at the end of one complete cycle, an additional sanitizing rinse for utensils shall be provided in a separate container or sink. Facilities which do not have adequate and effective facilities for cleaning and sanitizing utensils shall use single-service articles.

    1. (B) Water Supply
24. (1) The drinking water supply serving child care facilities shall be from a source approved by the health authority having jurisdiction. March, 1999, (Revised) 25
25. (2) There shall be sufficient hot and cold water under pressure to supply the daily needs of a child care facility.
26. (3) An approved drinking fountain or individual single service papercups shall be provided in rooms or adjacent to rooms regularly occupied by the residents.

27. (4) All equipment shall be clean and in good repair.

    1. (C) Sewage Disposal and Plumbing
28. (1) A private sewage disposal system at a facility shall be operating satisfactorily.
29. (2) When the private sewage disposal system at an existing facility fails and where a public sewage system is available, the facility shall be connected.

30. (3) All plumbing shall be installed to prevent the possibility of cross connection, back siphonage, or sewage leaks.

    1. (D) Solid Waste
31. (1) An adequate number of suitable storage containers approved by local health authorities shall be provided and shall be kept clean and in good repair.
32. (2) Garbage and refuse storage areas shall be kept clean.
33. (3) Storage containers, other than bulk, shall be secured properly to prevent spillage.
34. (4) Garbage deposited in outside bulk storage shall be in flytight containers (example, plastic bags).
35. (5) All garbage shall be removed from the building daily.
36. (6) Garbage and rubbish shall be collected from the premises at least twice weekly.
37. (7) At facilities where twice weekly collection is not provided, all garbage and rubbish shall be disposed of in a manner acceptable to the health authority having jurisdiction (supplement collection by individual hauling, acceptable burying, etc.)

38. (8) Combustible rubbish may be burned, provided such burning meets all local and state laws and regulations relative to incinerators, incineration, and air pollution.

    1. (E) Toilets, Handwashings and Bathing
39. (1) One flush toilet, one handwashing facility and one tub or shower, for every four (4) children shall be provided.
40. (2) All facilities shall be approved, in good repair and clean.
41. (3) A tightly covered container with plastic liner shall be used for diaper disposal and stored inaccessible to children. This container shall be emptied a minimum of twice daily by closing the liner and disposing of it into an outside garbage receptacle.
42. (4) There shall be soap, hot and cold water under pressure, and individual towels provided wherever a handwashing lavatory is located.
43. (5) Personnel shall exercise good handwashing practices following diaper changes, the assistance of children in toilet use and personal toileting.
44. (6) Proper adult supervision shall be exercised for use of toilet and handwashing facilities.
45. (7) Toilet tissue shall be provided on tissue holder at each commode. March, 1999, (Revised) 26

46. (8) Handwashing and bathing water for children shall be provided under pressure at a temperature of at least 90°F and not greater than 120°F without manual adjustment of the faucets.

    1. (F) Buildings

47. (1) STRUCTURE

    1. (a) The building foundation, roof, walls, and window frames shall be free of visible cracks and unsealed openings to prevent entrance of insects and rodents.
    2. (b) Buildings shall be kept clean, in good repair and painted when necessary.
    3. (c) Gutters and down spouts shall be kept clean and in good repair.

48. (2) MATERIALS

    1. (a) Facilities having any presence of friable asbestos shall have a written plan approved by Department of Health and Environment for providing acceptable measures of control. The plan is to include a time frame not to exceed 5 years. This plan is to be on file with the Department of Health and Environment.

49. (3) FLOORS

    1. (a) Floors shall be clean, and in good repair.

50. (4) WALLS AND CEILINGS

    1. (a) Walls and ceilings shall be kept clean and in good repair.

51. (5) DOORS AND WINDOWS

    1. (a) All doors and windows shall be kept clean and in good repair (this includes screens when used).
    2. (b) Windows shall be openable unless the room is air conditioned.
    3. (c) All windows used for ventilation shall be screened unless building is air conditioned.

52. (6) BEDDING

    1. (a) Where provisions are made for staying at a facility overnight, each occupant shall be provided an individual bed with acceptable mattress and waterproof cover, springs, clean linen, and clean cover.
    2. (b) Where children are kept at least six hours but not overnight, individual cots or other approved bedding with minimum 2-inch thickness shall be provided and kept clean and in good repair. Clean covers are also necessary.
    3. (c) Clean individual floor mats for napping may be used instead of cots. Spacing shall be adequate to promote freedom of movement (approximately two (2) feet between cots and mats).

53. (7) LIGHTING

    1. (a) Natural and/or artificial lighting shall be distributed throughout the child care facility at the following ratio:
54. (1) Classroom and playroom - 25 foot candles. March, 1999, (Revised) 27
55. (2) Food preparation surfaces, food service equipment or utensil-washing work levels, food service utensil and equipment, storage areas and in lavatory and toilet areas - 20 foot candles.
56. (3) Walk-in refrigeration units, dry food storage areas, other storage areas, and halls- 10 foot candles.

57. (8) HEATING AND VENTILATION

    1. (a) All rooms used by children shall be heated by a system capable of maintaining a temperature of 68°F.
    2. (b) When the outside temperature is 65°F or below, the temperature at child height within the facility shall be no lower than 65°F nor higher than 75°F.
    3. (c) Stoves, hot radiators, steam and hot water pipes or other heated objects and electrical outlets in rooms used by children shall be adequately protected by screens, guards, insulation, or any suitable means than will protect children from coming in direct contact with them.

    4. (d) Heat and ventilation units shall be clean and in good repair.

       1. (G) Insect and Rodent Control
58. (1) The facility shall be reasonably free from flies, other insects and breeding sites.
59. (2) Screens which are approved and in good repair shall be provided for all doors and windows used for ventilation purposes.
60. (3) When air conditioning is used, doors and windows shall be kept closed.
61. (4) The facility shall be free of rodents.
62. (5) There shall be no rodent harborage areas.

63. (6) Proper supervision and caution shall be exercised according to label directions when applying approved insecticides and rodenticides.

    1. (H) Safety
64. (1) Pesticides, medicines, polishes, disinfectants, and cleaning compounds shall be stored in a manner approved by the local health authority.
65. (2) Sturdy safety rails shall be provided for ramps and steps where there are three or more risers.
66. (3) Bathtubs, if used, shall be provided with safety strips or mats.
67. (4) Glass in hazardous locations in the facility shall be shielded when safety glass is not used. Broken glass objects shall not be permitted in any part or the building or on grounds.
68. (5) All furniture shall be of durable construction, free of sharp projecting corners or surfaces and in good repair. March, 1999, (Revised) 28
69. (6) Grounds shall be free or hazards that are likely to cause falls.
70. (7) Buildings and grounds shall be free of any unprotected, abandoned well, cistern, refrigerator or similar hazards.
71. (8) Fencing, or other acceptable barriers, shall be provided for hazardous drainage ditches, cliffs, bluffs or other similar hazards.
72. (9) Grounds shall have adequate drainage.

73. (10) Adequate barriers. such as fencing, shall be provided and supervision exercised to prevent children from running on driveways, streets, or highways where a traffic hazard exists.

    1. (II) All play equipment shall be safe and In good repair.
    2. (I) Swimming Pool
74. (1) Facilities located in municipalities or counties that have an adopted swimming pool ordinance or regulations shall comply with said ordinance or regulation, where applicable.
75. (2) Facilities located in municipalities or counties that do not have an adopted swimming pool ordinance or regulation shall comply with the Hotel, Food Service Establishment and “Public Swimming Pool Inspection Act of 1985”, where applicable.

76. (3) Facilities utilizing a swimming pool on-site or at another location shall be assured of an approve lifeguard, or the number of guards required, on duty.

    1. (J) Control of Animals
77. (1) If live animals or birds are kept in classrooms as pets, they shall be caged; cages shall be kept clean. (Turtles shall not be kept as pets because (a) a proper environment is elaborate and difficult to achieve and (b) they are carriers of salmonella.)
78. (2) In all cases animals and birds shall not be allowed in areas of food storage, preparation, or service.

79. (3) Pets requiring vaccination against rabies shall be currently protected, evidence of which shall be on file. APPENDIX C PROVISION OF THE FOSTER CARE REVIEW LAW

    1. (a) Preparation of the Plan

       1. 1. This plan must be prepared within 30 days of placement. The date of placement is defined as the original date on which the child is physically placed in foster care.
       2. 2. The plan must include a goal for each child of;
    2. (i) Return of the child to the parent
    3. (ii) Adoption
    4. (iii) Permanent foster care
    5. (iv) Placement of the child with relatives March, 1999, (Revised) 29

    6. (v) Emancipation by marriage, court order, or the age of majority.

       1. 3. The plan shall include a statement of responsibilities between the parents, agency, and caseworker of the agency. The responsibilities of each party should be specific and related to the achievement of the specified goal.
       2. 4. The initial plan must include tire definitions of abandonment contained in sections 36-1-102

80. (1) and 37-1-102 (1) and the criteria and procedures for termination of parental rights. Each party shall sign the statement and be given a copy of it.

    1. 5. Substantial noncompliance by the parent with the statement of responsibilities in the plan provides grounds for the termination of parental rights notwithstanding other statutory provisions for termination of parental rights and notwithstanding the failure of the parent to sign or to agree to such statement if the court finds that the parent was informed of its contents, and that the requirements of the statement are reasonable and are related to remedying the conditions which necessitated foster care placement.
    2. 6. At a hearing in which a court orders a child to be placed in foster care; the judge determines whether a foster care plan has been prepared and whether the statement of responsibilities has been agreed upon by the parties. If a statement has been agreed upon by the parties, the court shall review it and approve it if the court finds it to be in the best interest of the child. If a plan has not been prepared or parties have not agreed to a statement of responsibilities, the court may continue the hearing for such time, not to exceed 30 days as may be necessary to give the parties an opportunity to attempt to agree upon a suitable plan, which may then be approved by the court without a further hearing if the court finds the plan to be in the best interest of the child.
    3. 7. Out-of-state children are subject to the same review as in-state children. The court of jurisdiction will be the county in which the child is placed.
    4. (b) Disposition of the Plan. The plan is to be submitted to the juvenile court having jurisdiction over the child. If no juvenile court has jurisdiction over the child, then the plan is to be submitted to the juvenile court in the county in which the child is placed.
    5. (c) Annual Update. All plans are subject to modification and shall be reevaluated and updated at least annually except when a long-term agreement has been made and approved by the court.

    6. (d) Foster Care Reports

       1. 1. In addition to the required Foster Care Plan mentioned above, each agency shall submit to the appropriate court or foster care review board a report for each child in its care on progress made in achieving the goals set forth in the plan.
       2. 2. The agency must submit a monthly listing of cases to the court to be reviewed. Each child must be reviewed no less often than every 6 months by either the board or the court.
       3. 3. Such reports shall be prepared by the agency having custody of the child within six months of the date of foster care placement and no less frequently than every six months thereafter for as long as the child remains in foster care.
       4. 4. Unless parental rights have been surrendered or terminated, a copy of this report shall be provided to the parent(s) of the child at the time it is provided to the court or board. March, 1999, (Revised) 30
       5. 5. Parents must be notified of the date, place, and time of the hearing.
       6. 6. A report of the findings of the hearing or review must be provided to the parent(s).
    7. (e) Monitoring of Foster Care Plans and Reports. It shall be the responsibility of all licensed or approved child-caring agencies to insure that foster care plans and reports are prepared and submitted as directed by state law.

    8. (f) 18 Month Hearing

       1. 1. In addition to the above-mentioned foster care plans and reports, the agency must request a hearing within 18 months of the date of foster care placement for each child in foster care.
       2. 2. Except in cases where the court has approved a long-term foster care agreement, as long as the child remains in foster care, subsequent hearings must be requested no less frequently than every 18 months thereafter for all children except those to whom the parental rights of both parents have been surrendered or terminated and no less frequently than every thirty-six (36) months thereafter for those children to whom such parental rights have been surrendered or terminated.
    9. (g) Cessation of Review. Foster care shall cease at such time as the child is placed with an individual or individuals for the purpose of the child’s adoption by the individual or individuals or at such time as a petition to adopt is filed, whichever occurs first, or at such time as a child is returned to or placed in the care of a parent or relative, emancipated or reaches the age of majority. March, 1999, (Revised) 31 APPENDIX D FOOD AND NUTRITION The following meal patterns and serving sizes will furnish the child’s daily dietary needs. Unless changes or adjustments in these patterns are made with the assistance of a nutritionist, dietitian, or physician, they will not be considered as meeting the Recommended Daily Dietary Allowances. I Breakfast Serving Size _____________________+_____________________________________ Meal Pattern Preschool 6 - 12 years 13 - 18 years ___________________________________________________________ Meat and/or Alternate’ One of the following or combinations to give equivalent quantities: Meat 1- 2 ounces 2 ounces 3 ounces Cheese 1- 2 ounces 2 ounces 3 ounces Egg 1 1 1 Cereal ¼ - 1/2 c u p 1/2cup - 1cup Fruit, full strength fruit or vegetable 1/3 1/2 c u p 1/2cup 1/2 1cup juice (may be served at morning snack) Bread’ 1 slice 1 slice 1 3 slices Fortified Margarine or butter’ 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon 1 2 teaspoons Milk - may be on cereal or to drink 3/4 cup 1cup 1 1 1/2cups II. Mid-day and/or Evening Meals Serving Size ___________________________________________________________ Meal Pattern Preschool 6 - 12 years 13 - 18 years ___________________________________________________________ Meat and/or Alternate’ One of the following or combinations to give equivalent quantities: Meat, Poultry, Fish 1- 2 ounces 2 ounces 3 ounces Cheese 1- 2 ounces 2 ounces 3 ounces Egg’ 1 1 1 Cooked Dried Beans or Peas’ 2 teaspoons 3 - 4 tablespoons 4 - 5 tablespoons Peanut Butter’ 2 tablespoons 3- 4 tablespoons 4 - 5 tablespoons Vegetable and/or Fruit (see IV.) 1/2cup 3/4cup 1 - 1 1/2cup Bread’ 1/2 - 1 slice 1 slice 1 - 3 slices Fortified Margarine or butter’ 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon 1 - 2 teaspoons Milk 3/4 - 1cup 1cup 1 -1 1/2cup Additional foods to complete the meal, such as other vegetables, rice, macaroni, noodles, or spaghetti may be added and/or simple desserts such as fruit, puddings, ice cream, fruited-gelatin desserts or custards may be used. Footnotes for I. and 11. ‘When a range is given. the smaller amounts are suggested for girls and the larger amounts for older boys. An amount midway between the amounts show is suggested for younger boys. ‘Bacon has very little nutritive value and should not be used as a meat and/or alternate. ‘When egg is served as a main dish, use in addition a half portion of meat or other meat alternate for children. except for preschool children. ‘Or a serving of biscuits, muffins, rolls, cornbread, etc., made of whole grain or enriched meal or flour. ‘May be used on bread or in food preparation. ‘Dried beans. peas, or peanut butter should not be used more than one or two times a week as an alternate. should include at least two kinds March, 1999, (Revised) 32 III. Snacks - Due to the small appetite and small volume or food consumed by preschool children, snacks for preschool children should be offered in accordance to the snack pattern below. Due to the need for adequate fluid and calorie intake, snacks are recommended for children of 6 18 years. Caution should be exercised in serving snacks to overweight children. Generally, some foods that are a part of the standard meal pattern can be removed from that pattern and served at snacktimes. Fluid intake between meals for all children should be provided. Serving Size Patterns Preschool 6 - 12 years 13 - 18 years _________________________________________________ Morning Fruit or Vegetable or Full-Strength Fruit or Milk V.cup ½ - 1cup ¼ - 1cup 1 - 1 ½ cups Bread Product’ ½ - 1 slice 1 slice 1 - 3 slices Afternoon Fruit or Vegetable Juice or Milk ½cup ½ - 1cup 1 - 1 ½ cups Bread Product’ ½ - 1 slice 1 slice 1 - 3 slices Bedtime Fruit or Vegetable Juice or Milk ½cup ½ - 1cup 1 - 1 ½ cups Broad Product’ ½ - 1 slim ½ slice 1” slices Snacks provided should be simple, nourishing, and planned as part of the day’s food allowance. Carbonated drinks, fruit aides, synthetic fruit flavored drinks, and candy should not b eserved as snack foods. Real juice will be labeled “juice” and not as fruit drink or juice drink. IV. Food Sources of Vitamins A grid C grid Iron To help meet the daily nutritional needs, meals and snacks should include iron-rich food sources as often as possible, a vitamin C-rich food every day, and a vitamin A-rich food three or more times a week. FOOD SOURCES OF IRON (1 or more daily) High Iron Cereals Buc Wheats Farina Malt-O-Meal Concentrate Kabooms (sugar-coated) Product 19 Cream of Wheat King Vitaman (sugar-coated) Total Other Iron-Rich Foods Dried Beans & Peas Kidney Spinach Enriched Breads Lean, Red Meats Mustard and Turnip Greens Green Lime, Beans Liver Raisins and other dried fruits Heart Liverwurst Footnotes far III. 1When a range is given, the smaller amounts are suggested for girls and the larger amounts for older boys. An amount midway between the amounts shown is suggested for younger boys. 2May be crackers, simple cookies (without frosting .or filling), biscuits,. muffins, rolls, cornbread, small sandwiches, etc., made of whole grain or enriched meal or flour. 3Foods, In addition to these patterns, may also be served, depending on he individual’s needs. Foods, such as fruit, sandwiches, ice cream. milk drinks, puddings,. fruited-gelatin, etc., may be added for supplemental nutrition. FOOD SOURCES OF VITAMIN A (1 or more times per week) Acorn, Butternut or Broccoli Chard or Hubbard Squash Cantaloupe Collard, Dandelion, Turnip or Apricots or Nectar Carrots Mustard Greens Green Pepper Pumpkin Spinach Kale Soups (commercially prepared): Sweet Potatoes Liver Vegetable-Beef or Tomatoes or Juice Yams Vegetarian Vegetable FOOD SOURCES OF VITAMIN C (3 serving every day) Broccoli Cauliflower Oranges or Juice Brussels Sprouts Green Pepper Strawberries Cabbage (raw) Spinach Tangerines or Juice Collard, Kale, Mustard, or Cantaloupe Tomatoes or Juice Turnip Greens Grapefruit or Juice

Authority: T.C.A. §§4-5-226(b)(2); 14-10-104(5); 14-10-124; 36-102(1); 37-5-101; 37-5-105; 37-5-106; 37-5- 112(a); 37-202(1) and 37-1501 through 37-1511. Administrative History: Original rule filed December 30, 1986; effective February 13, 1987. Rule assigned a new control number, removed and renumbered from 1240-4- 5-.13 filed and effective March 25, 1999.