Division of Community Nutrition

Subject: Tailoring Food Packages Policy: FDS 02.3 Reference: CFR §246.10 Effective: August 12, 2013 Supersedes: October 1, 2009

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I. Policy:

Tailoring food packages is necessary to better meet the nutritional needs of participants.

II. Procedure(s):

A. Tailoring of a food package may be done for the following reasons. 1) Food intolerance a. Example: Lactose reduced milk for lactose intolerance

2) Living or household conditions a. Example: UHT milk for participants who do not have a working refrigerator

3) Participant preferences a. Example: Increase milk and discontinue cheese