Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

54080.6 Diets

• The standardized CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation “Heart Healthy” menu shall be followed by all institutions for all general population meals. Physicians ordering a therapeutic diet shall be limited to renal dialysis, gluten-free diets, or other situations as defined by Division of Correctional Health Care Services (DCHCS).

• The DFADepartment Food Administrator shall ensure that:

  • The CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation food plan meets the dietary needs of most inmates by providing a CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation “Heart Healthy,” low fat, low salt diet.

  • A nutritional analysis of the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation food plan is done whenever menu changes are made.

  • That standardized CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation recipes are maintained, consistent with the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation menu.

• Each institution’s food service program is responsible for the procurement, and preparation of Physician-ordered nourishments. Either institutional Food Service or DCHCS is responsible for distribution of nourishments to inmates. Procurement, preparation, and distribution of inmate nutritional supplements are the responsibility of institutional DCHCS and/or institutional Food Service staff.

• Institution heads and correctional food managers (CFM) shall ensure consistent adherence to the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation standardized menus and recipes, and CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Menu Substitution Guidelines.