Failure to Provide Nutritionally Equivalent Substitute Meal Options
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Summary
The facility failed to provide a substitute meal option with nutritional content equivalent to the main entrée for six residents who chose the substitute meal during lunch. The main entrée, baked chicken, was specified to provide 3 oz of protein per portion. However, the substitute turkey sandwich was prepared with approximately 3.5 slices of deli turkey, which, when weighed, amounted to only 2.7 oz, and did not include cheese as specified in the recipe. The cook did not weigh the turkey slices or include cheese, and the dietary manager confirmed the protein portion was less than required. The dietitian stated that substitute menu items should match the protein serving portions of the main entrée and follow recipe specifications.