N.M. Admin. Code § 8.321.11.61 - NUTRITION

A CTC offering a residential treatment program shall provide planned and nutritionally balanced meals from the basic food groups in accordance with the "recommended daily dietary allowance" of the American dietetic association, the food and nutrition board of the national research council, or the national academy of sciences.

A. Menus must be approved by a licensed nutritionist. Meals shall meet the nutritional needs of the residents in accordance with the current USDA dietary guidelines for Americans. Vending machines shall not be considered a source of snacks.

B. Dietary services.

The CTC will develop and implement written policies and procedures that are maintained on the premises. All CTC food service operations for residents shall comply with current federal and state laws and rules concerning food service and shall include:

(1) at least three nutritious meals per day shall be served;

(2) no more than 14 hours may elapse between the end of an evening meal and the beginning of a morning meal;

(3) therapeutic diets shall be provided when ordered by the physician;

(4) under no circumstances may food be withheld for disciplinary reasons;

(5) each CTC shall have seating capacity to accommodate the licensed capacity and be able to feed adult and youth clients separately, although clients may eat or be served in shifts during daily operations;

(6) nutritional snacks shall be available to each client; and

(7) weekly menus shall be posted in the dining area.

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N.M. Admin. Code § 8.321.11.61

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024