Minnesota Administrative Rules

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.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 241.021

History:

23 SR 1834; 38 SR 523

Published Electronically:

December 20, 2013