1. A. Each resident shall be provided a daily diet that (i) consists of at least three nutritionally balanced meals and an evening snack; (ii) includes an adequate variety and quantity of food for the age of the resident; and (iii) meets minimum nutritional requirements and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2005, 6th Edition.
2. B. Special diets shall be provided when prescribed by a physician and the established religious dietary practices of the residents shall be observed.
3. C. Staff who eat in the presence of the residents shall be served the same meals as the residents unless (i) a special diet has been prescribed by a physician for the staff or residents or (ii) the staff or residents are observing established religious dietary practices.
4. D. There shall be no more than 15 hours between the evening meal and breakfast the following day.
5. E. Providers shall ensure that food is available to residents who need to eat breakfast before the 15 hours have expired.

Statutory Authority

§§ 37.2-203 and 37.2-408 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 25, Issue 21, eff. August 6, 2009; amended, Virginia Register Volume 41, Issue 18, eff. June 19, 2025.