Meal should only consist of foods that can be mashed with a fork. Well cooked vegetables, Food is mashed into soft, lumpy consistency. such as mashed carrots This student will receive his/her meats pureed. Soft fruits, such as banana, Mashed Students on this texture may eat fish, meatballs, avocado, ripe pear and meatloaf mashed with a fork and served with a Fork mashed fish sauce. Oatmeal All other meats must be pureed Meat is blended into a thick consistency. Greek yogurt Thick This texture is thicker than the mashed with no Hummus Puree lumps Pudding cups Applesauce Thin Meal is blended into a thin consistency. Plain Stonyfield yogurt Puree This texture is thinner than the thick puree. Ketchup Dietary Orders for Students Who Require Special Diets Students who require special foods that are substituted for items on the regular menu or added to the will need a dietary order from the Dietitian. A parent, residential student’s diet coordinator, nurse, or physician will generally initiate referrals; however therapists, social workers, teachers, supervisors or other concerned parties may also initiate them. Any staff who receives the request will communicate it to the Dietitian. Notify the Dietitian by email or phone x 7467. The Dietitian will conduct an observation, usually during mealtime, and prepare a recommendation. The recommendations will be provided to the parents or students’
Mashed Meal should only consist of foods that can be mashed with a fork. Food is mashed into soft, lumpy consistency. This student will receive his/her meats pureed. Students on this texture may eat fish, meatballs, and meatloaf mashed with a fork and served with a sauce. All other meats must be pureed Well cooked vegetables, such as mashed carrots Soft fruits, such as banana, avocado, ripe pear Fork mashed fish Oatmeal Thick Puree Meat is blended into a thick consistency. This texture is thicker than the mashed with no lumps Greek yogurt Hummus Pudding cups Thin Puree Meal is blended into a thin consistency. This texture is thinner than the thick puree. Applesauce Plain Stonyfield yogurt Ketchup Dietary Orders for Students Who Require Special Diets Students who require special foods that are substituted for items on the regular menu or added to the student’s diet will need a dietary order from the Dietitian. A parent, residential coordinator, nurse, or physician will generally initiate referrals; however therapists, social workers, teachers, supervisors or other concerned parties may also initiate them. Any staff who receives the request will communicate it to the Dietitian. Notify the Dietitian by email or phone x 7467. The Dietitian will conduct an observation, usually during mealtime, and prepare a recommendation. The recommendations will be provided to the students’ parents or
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