Utah Admin. Code 381-70-16

Current through Bulletin No. 2024-21, November 1, 2024

Section R381-70-16 - Food and Nutrition

(1) The provider shall offer a meal or snack to each child at least once every three hours on days when services are provided for three or more hours.

(2) If the provider supplies food for children's meals or snacks, the provider shall ensure that:

(a) the meal service meets local health department food service rules;

(b) the foods that are served meet the nutritional requirements of the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) whether or not the provider participates in the CACFP;

(c) the provider uses the CACFP meal pattern requirements, the standard department-approved menus, or menus approved by a registered dietitian, and that dietitian approval is noted and dated on the menus, and current within the past five years;

(d) the current week's menu is posted for review by parents and the department; and

(e) if not participating or in good standing with the CACFP, keep a six-week record of foods served at each meal and snack.

(3) The provider shall ensure that the individual who serves food to children:

(a) is aware of the children in their assigned group who have food allergies or sensitivities; and

(b) ensures that the children are not served the food or drink they are allergic or sensitive to.

(4) The provider may not place children's food on a bare table, and shall serve children's food on dishes, napkins, or sanitary trays, except an individual finger food including a cracker, may be placed directly in a child's hand.

(5) If parents bring food and drink for their child's use, the provider shall ensure that the food is:

(a) labeled with the child's name;

(b) refrigerated if needed; and

(c) consumed only by that child.

Utah Admin. Code R381-70-16

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2015-10, effective 5/1/2015

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-1, effective 12/28/2017

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-05, effective 2/25/2020

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-17, effective 9/1/2020

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-12, effective 6/1/2022

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-22, effective 11/9/2023