subpart iv—general provisions

§3030g–21. Compliance with dietary guidelines

A State that establishes and operates a nutrition project under this part shall ensure that the meals provided through the project—

(1) comply with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, published by the Secretary and the Secretary of Agriculture; and

(2) provide to each participating older individual—

(A) a minimum of 331/3 percent of the daily recommended dietary allowances as established by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences, if the project provides 1 meal per day;

(B) a minimum of 662/3 percent of the allowances if the project provides 2 meals per day; and

(C) 100 percent of the allowances if the project provides 3 meals per day.

(Pub. L. 89–73, title III, §339, as added Pub. L. 102–375, title III, §317, Sept. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 1241.)

Effective Date

Subpart inapplicable with respect to fiscal year 1993, see section 4(b) of Pub. L. 103–171, set out as an Effective Date of 1992 Amendment note under section 3001 of this title.

Subpart inapplicable with respect to fiscal year 1992, see section 905(b)(2) of Pub. L. 102–375, set out as an Effective Date of 1992 Amendment note under section 3001 of this title.

Section Referred to in Other Sections

This section is referred to in section 3017 of this title.

§3030g–22. Payment requirement

Payments made by a State agency or an area agency on aging for nutrition services (including meals) provided under part A, B, or C of this subchapter may not be reduced to reflect any increase in the level of assistance provided under section 3030a of this title.

(Pub. L. 89–73, title III, §339A, as added Pub. L. 102–375, title III, §317, Sept. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 1241.)