US · guidance
CMS SOM App. J, Tag W487
§483.480(d)(4) to assure that each client receives enough food and
Guidance §483.480(d)(4)
Clients can request and receive second helpings unless contraindicated by a prescribed diet.
For clients on restrictive diets that prefer not to be on these diets or seek seconds, the facility
resolves the personal choice issues vs. health risks.
History
Rev. 135, Issued: 02-27-15, Effective: 04-27-15, Implementation: 04-27-15
Provenance
- Source
- cms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-07-22
- Edition
- som-2026-07-22
- Content hash
86663e67eda465642bc60e9d5045c4ac20a9b4979eabcb1655a7963841f773f2
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