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Title 6 - ECONOMIC SECURITYChapter 5 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY - SOCIAL SERVICES
Article 74 - LICENSING PROCESS AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD WELFARE AGENCIES OPERATING RESIDENTIAL GROUP CARE FACILITIES AND OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE PROGRAMS
Section R6-5-7446 - Nutrition, Menus, and Food Service

Ariz. Admin. Code § 6-5-7446

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Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section R6-5-7446 - Nutrition, Menus, and Food Service
A. A licensee shall have a written, dated menu of planned meals. The menu shall be available at the facility at least one week before meals are served. The licensee shall post the weekly menu in the dining area or in a location where children may review it. The licensee shall keep a copy of the menu and any menu substitutions on file for one year.
B. The licensee shall prepare and serve meals in compliance with the written, dated menus.
C. A registered nutritionist or dietitian shall either prepare or approve the licensee's menus. The licensee shall maintain a record of any approvals for one year, and keep the record in a central location at the agency or facility.
D. A licensee shall develop and follow a specialized menu for a child with special nutritional needs. The licensee shall make special menus available to nutritional staff, but shall not post special menus in an area that is readily seen by other children in care.
E. Menus shall reflect the religious, ethnic, and cultural differences of children in care.
F. When developmentally appropriate, a licensee shall allow children to make menu suggestions.
G. A licensee shall provide each child with at least three meals daily, with no more than 14 hours between the evening and morning meals. Between meal snacks shall not replace regular meals.
H. A licensee shall provide meal portions that are consistent with each child's caloric needs.
I. A licensee shall serve children meals that are substantially the same as those served to staff unless special dietary needs require differences in diet.
J. A licensee shall allow children to eat at a reasonable rate; unless otherwise prescribed in agency policy, staff shall encourage social interaction and conversation during meals.
K. A licensee shall have potable water available at all times.
L. Staff shall directly supervise children involved in food preparation.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-5-7446

Adopted effective July 1, 1997; filed with the Secretary of State's Office May 15, 1997 (Supp. 97-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 4032, effective September 29, 2000 (Supp. 00-3).