Nutritional risk means detrimental or abnormal nutritional conditions that are detectable by biochemical or anthropometric measurements; other documented nutrition-related medical conditions; dietary deficiencies that impair or endanger health; or conditions which predispose persons to inadequate nutritional patterns or related medical conditions. When establishing these standards, the Department will take into consideration applicable federal regulations as well as standards of obstetric and pediatric medical practice in use by professionals providing health services to women during the childbearing years, infants, and children.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 40647
Note: Authority cited: Sections 311 and 312, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 311 and 312(f), Health and Safety Code.