| (a) You must provide a child with food that is:
(1) Of adequate variety, quality, and in sufficient
quantity to supply the nutrients needed for proper growth and development
according to the United States Department of Agriculture guidelines;
and
(2) Appropriate for the child's age and activity level.
(b) You must not serve a child nutrient concentrates
and supplements, such as protein powders, liquid protein, vitamins,
minerals, and other nonfood substances, in lieu of food to meet the
child's daily nutritional needs, except with written instructions
from a licensed health-care professional.
(c) You must ensure drinking water is always available
to each child and is served in a safe and sanitary manner. Children
must be well hydrated and must be encouraged to drink water during
physical activity and in warm weather.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §748.1693 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7377; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909 |
