Minn. R. 2911.4200

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 51, June 17, 2024
Part 2911.4200 - THERAPEUTIC DIETS
Subpart 1.Medical diets.

A facility housing inmates in need of medically prescribed therapeutic diets shall have documentary evidence that the diets are dietitian-approved and provided as ordered by health services. A healthier general menu contributing to the management of chronic diseases may minimize the need for medical diets.

Subp. 2.Food-allergy diets.

The seven most common food allergies causing anaphylactic reactions are foods such as: fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, soy, wheat, and milk. A dietitian-approved allergy diet shall be provided as necessary and shall meet the nutritional guidelines under part 2911.3900.

Subp. 3.Vegetarian diets.

A facility may provide reasonable animal protein substitutions at meals for inmates requesting vegetarian or vegan diets. A vegetarian or vegan diet must be dietitian-approved and meet the nutritional guidelines under part 2911.3900.

Subp. 4.Pregnancy.

A facility shall develop a diet that meets the increased calcium and calorie requirements of pregnant inmates. Pregnant inmates shall be provided a substitution or supplements as ordered by the medical professional or health services. A pregnancy diet must be dietitian-approved and meet the nutritional guidelines under part 2911.3900.

Minn. R. 2911.4200

23 SR 1834; 38 SR 523

Statutory Authority: MS s 241.021