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Special Diet definition

Special Diet means the specially prepared food or particular types of food described in OAR 411-300-0150 that are specific to the medical condition or diagnosis of a child and in support of an evidence-based treatment regimen.
Special Diet means specially prepared food or particular types of food, ordered by a physician and periodically monitored by a dietician, specific to an individual's medical condition or diagnosis that are needed to sustain an individual in the individual's home. Special diets are supplements and are not intended to meet an individual's complete daily nutritional requirements. Special diets may include:
Special Diet means that the amount, type of ingredients, or selection of food or drink items is limited, restricted, or otherwise regulated under a physician's order. Examples include but are not limited to low calorie, high fiber, diabetic, low salt, lactose free, low fat diets. This does not include diets where extra or additional food is offered, but may not be eaten, for example, offer prunes each morning at breakfast and include fresh fruit with each meal.

Examples of Special Diet in a sentence

  • Mark (X) “None” box for each item if the child has no Allergies/Sensitivities, Medications/Treatments, Special Diet prescribed by physician, Behavioral Issues/Social Emotional Concerns, Medical Conditions/ Related Surgeries.

  • See Special Diet Rate Guidelines (Appendix C) and Funding Source Guidelines (Appendix E) for a full list of special diet rates.

  • Modified Special Diet" means a diet ordered by a physician or other licensed health care professional that may be required to treat a medical condition (for example: heart disease or diabetes).

  • Whenever a food substitution(s) can be provided within the framework of the regular meal pattern, a Special Diet Statement is not needed.

  • A “Statement for Special Diet Prescription” Form must be on file with TPC.


More Definitions of Special Diet

Special Diet means the specially prepared food or particular types of food that are specific to the medical condition or diagnosis of an individual and in support of an evidence-based treatment regimen. Examples include, but are not limited to, low calorie, high fiber, diabetic, low salt, lactose free, or low fat diets. A special diet does not include a diet where extra or additional food is offered without the order of a physician or licensed health care provider but may not be eaten, such as offering prunes each morning at breakfast or including fresh fruit with each meal.
Special Diet means simple diets and calculated diets which have been ordered by a physician or registered dietitian.
Special Diet means a diet planned by a dietitian, nutritionist, or nurse that includes high fiber, low sodium, or pureed food.
Special Diet means the specially prepared food or particular types of food that are specific to the medical condition or diagnosis of an individual and in support of an evidence-based treatment regimen.
Special Diet means specially prepared food or particular types of food needed to sustain the individual in the family home. Special diets can
Special Diet means the specially prepared food or particular types of food described in OAR 411-300-0150 that are specific to a child's medical condition or diagnosis and needed to sustain the child in the child's family home.
Special Diet means a dietary restriction based upon the health and safety needs of the participant and prescribed by a physician (e.g., sodium free, fat, protein, diabetic, etc.); whereas a modified diet relates to a diet containing easy to chew foods. A modified diet may be part of a specialized diet.