Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 121 - Corrections Department
Chapter 2911 - JAIL FACILITIES
FOOD SERVICE
Part 2911.4200 - THERAPEUTIC DIETS
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 39, March 25, 2024
Subpart 1. Medical diets.
A facility housing inmates in need of medically prescribed therapeutic diets shall have documentary evidence that the diets are dietitian-approved and provided as ordered by health services. A healthier general menu contributing to the management of chronic diseases may minimize the need for medical diets.
Subp. 2. Food-allergy diets.
The seven most common food allergies causing anaphylactic reactions are foods such as: fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, soy, wheat, and milk. A dietitian-approved allergy diet shall be provided as necessary and shall meet the nutritional guidelines under part 2911.3900.
Subp. 3. Vegetarian diets.
A facility may provide reasonable animal protein substitutions at meals for inmates requesting vegetarian or vegan diets. A vegetarian or vegan diet must be dietitian-approved and meet the nutritional guidelines under part 2911.3900.
Subp. 4. Pregnancy.
A facility shall develop a diet that meets the increased calcium and calorie requirements of pregnant inmates. Pregnant inmates shall be provided a substitution or supplements as ordered by the medical professional or health services. A pregnancy diet must be dietitian-approved and meet the nutritional guidelines under part 2911.3900.
Statutory Authority: MS s 241.021