Ohio Admin. Code 173-4-01 - Older Americans Act nutrition program: introduction and definitions

(A) Introduction: Chapter 173-4 of the Administrative Code This chapter governs nutrition projects paid, in whole or in part, with Older Americans Act funds.

(B) Definitions: The definitions in rule 173-3-01 of the Administrative Code and the following definitions apply to Chapter 173-4 of the Administrative Code This chapter:

"Congregate dining project" means a nutrition project that complies with rule 173-4-05.1 of the Administrative Code.

"Congregate dining project based in restaurants and supermarkets" means a nutrition project that complies with rule 173-4-05.3 of the Administrative Code.

"Dietary Guidelines for Americans" (2020-2025) means the guidelines published by the United States departments of agriculture and health and human services on https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/ .

"Dietitian" and "licensed dietitian" mean a person with a current, valid license to practice dietetics under section 4759.06 of the Revised Code.

"Groceries" mean foods for a household to eat, such as breads and cereals; fruits and vegetables; meats, fish, and poultry; and dairy products.

"Grocery store" has the same meaning as "retail food establishment" in rule 3717-1-01 of the Administrative Code.

"Home-delivered meals project" means a nutrition project that complies with rule 173-4-05.2 of the Administrative Code.

"Nutrition project" means a congregate dining project, home-delivered meals project, or a congregate dining project based in restaurants and supermarkets.

"Older Americans Act nutrition program" means the program created under Title III, part C of the Older Americans Act of 1965, 79 Stat. 219, 42 U.S.C. 3001 3030d-21 to 3030g-23 (2020) , as amended by the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2016.

"Restaurant" has the same meaning as "food service operation" in rule 3717-1-01 of the Administrative Code.

"Shelf-stable meal" means a meal that is non-perishable, ready-to-eat, stored at room temperature, and eaten without heating.

Notes

Ohio Admin. Code 173-4-01

Effective: 1/29/2022
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 8/26/2021 and 11/30/2026
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 121.07, 173.01, 173.02, 173.392; 42 U.S.C. 3025; 45 C.F.R. 1321.11, 1321.17
Rule Amplifies: 173.39, 173.392; 42 U.S.C. 3025, 3030e, 3030f, 3030g-21; 45 C.F.R. 1321.11, 1321.17
Prior Effective Dates: 03/05/2009, 09/01/2016