Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 3
Subtitle 12 - ADULT HEALTH
Chapter 10.12.04 - Day Care for the Elderly and Adults with a Medical Disability
Section 10.12.04.20 - Nutrition

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.12.04.20

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A. The center shall ensure that each participant who is present for 4 or more hours is provided with a meal that meets 1/3 of the recommended dietary allowance of the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Research Council.

B. The center shall provide snacks consisting of a nourishing food or beverage, or both, to participants.

C. The minimum number of meals and snacks shall be provided as follows:

Hours at Center

Minimum Meals and Snacks

Proportion of RDA

4-6 hours

1 meal and 1 snack

1/3 plus

7-8 hours

2 meals and 1 snack or 1 meal and 2 snacks

1/2

More than 8 hours

2 meals and 2 snacks

2/3

D. A center may prepare food on-site if the center meets the requirements of COMAR 10.15.03.

E. The center shall ensure that food prepared off-site from the center is prepared in a center which meets the requirements of COMAR 10.15.03.

F. Therapeutic diets approved by a registered and licensed dietitian shall be served only as ordered.

G. Staff shall assist participants who may be unable to feed themselves, in accordance with the ADCAPS.

H. A Registered Dietitian shall perform a nutritional assessment for all participants with a potential, or an actual, nutritional deficit.

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