14134.
For purposes of this section through Section 14134.12, the following definitions apply:(a) “Medically supportive food and nutrition intervention” means any of the seven interventions listed in paragraphs (1) through (7) of subdivision (b) that provide nutrient-rich whole food, including any fruit, vegetable, legume, nut, seed, whole grain, low-mercury and high-omega-3 fatty acid seafood, or lean animal protein, used for the prevention, reversal, or treatment of certain health conditions. Medically supportive food and nutrition interventions are encouraged, but not required, to utilize, to the extent possible, foods from small- to medium-sized farms, beginning farmers, or farms owned or operated by socially disadvantaged producers, that produce food using
regenerative, organic, or other climate-smart practices. Medically supportive food and nutrition interventions are, to the extent possible, provided by community-based organizations.
(b) (1) “Medically tailored meals” or “MTM” means meals that adhere to standards informed by established nutrition guidelines for specific health conditions, as available, and are tailored to a recipient’s health conditions by a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN). For purposes of this paragraph, a provider of MTM offers a qualified individual at least two medically tailored home-delivered meals, or a portioned equivalent, each day that meet at least two-thirds of the daily nutrient and energy needs of a person from the primary population served, and offers the qualified individual medical nutrition therapy that is provided by an RDN.
(2) “Medically supportive meals” means
meals that follow the federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans and meet general health recommendations.
(3) “Food pharmacy” means medically supportive food paired with additional nutrition supports, typically in a health care setting.
(4) “Medically tailored groceries” or “MTG” means preselected medically supportive food that adheres to standards informed by established nutrition guidelines for specific health conditions, as available, and is tailored to a recipient’s health conditions by an RDN. For purposes of this paragraph, a provider of MTG offers a qualified individual medically supportive food in sufficient quantity to make at least two meals, or a portioned equivalent, each day that meet at least two-thirds of the daily nutrient and energy needs of a person from the primary population served, and offers the qualified individual medical nutrition therapy that is provided by
an RDN.
(5) “Medically supportive groceries” means preselected medically supportive food that follows the federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans and meets general health recommendations.
(6) “Produce prescription” means fruits and vegetables, procured in retail settings, such as grocery stores or farmers’ markets, via a financial mechanism.
(7) “Nutrition supports” includes nutrition education, cooking education and tools, including equipment and materials, and health coaching and behavioral supports based on a recipient’s medical conditions, when paired with the interventions described in paragraphs (1) through (6). Nutrition supports are provided in either an individual or group setting.