New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 370 - OVERSIGHT OF LICENSED HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY BASED WAIVER PROGRAMS
Part 20 - REQUIREMENTS FOR ADULT DAY CARE FACILITIES
Section 8.370.20.73 - MEAL TIMES AND NUTRITION

(1) A meal shall be provided to each participant in attendance at the program during standard mealtimes. Each meal shall provide at lease one-third of an adult's daily nutritional requirement.

(2) A nutritious mid-morning and mid-afternoon snack shall be offered daily to participants. Snacks shall be planned to keep sugar, salt and cholesterol intake to a minimum.

(3) Participants shall not go for more than three hours without being offered a meal or a snack.

(4) A therapeutic diet shall be provided, if prescribed in writing by a physician, for any participant. If therapeutic diets are prepared by program staff, such staff shall have training in planning and preparing therapeutic diets or shall provide documentation of previous training and education sufficient to assure ability to prepare meals in accordance with a physician's prescription.

(5) A registered dietitian/nutritionist must be consulted by the staff on basic and special nutritional needs and proper food handling techniques. Instruction in nutrition, weight control and safe food handling techniques may be provided as an ongoing part of program activities.