# 77 Ill. Adm. Code 250.1650: Section 250.1650 Frequency of Meals

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## Section

- **Citation:** 77 Ill. Adm. Code 250.1650
- **Heading:** Section 250.1650 Frequency of Meals
- **Jurisdiction:** Illinois
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Illinois Administrative Code / Title 77 PUBLIC HEALTH / CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH / Part 250 HOSPITAL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS / Section 250.1650 Frequency of Meals

## Text

Section 250
Section 250.1650  Frequency
of Meals
a)         To the extent medically possible, a minimum of three or their
equivalent, shall be served daily, at regular hours with no more than a 14 hour
span between a substantial evening meal and breakfast.
b)         To the extent medically possible, bedtime nourishment shall be
offered to all patients.

## Nearby sections

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