(a) Provision of Food. - (i) All facilities and/or foster parents shall provide children with nutritional, well-balanced meals and snacks.
- (ii) Therapeutic diets that conform as closely as possible to the foods served to other children shall be available upon medical or dental authorization.
- (iii) Religious diets that conform as closely as possible to the foods served to other children shall be available upon authorization of a parent and/or religious official.
(b) Quantity of Food. - (i) The quantity and type of food served shall meet minimum daily requirements as recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, unless otherwise recommended in writing by a licensed physician, certified nurse practitioner, registered dietician, or licensed physician's assistant for a specific child.
- (ii) Additional portions of meals or snacks shall be available for the children.
(c) Prohibition against Withholding or Forcing of Food. - (i) Facilities and/or foster parents may not withhold meals or drink as discipline.
- (ii) A child may not be forced to eat food or drink liquids.
049-3 Wyo. Code R. § 3-14