# Juvenile Justice Centre Rules (Northern Ireland) 2008, Article 16: Food

Extent: N.I.

(1) The director shall ensure that children have access to fresh drinking water at all times and are provided with food which:—
(a) is served in adequate quantities and at normal meal times;
(b) is properly prepared and presented, wholesome, palatable and nutritious;
(c) is suitable for their age and needs and meets their reasonable preferences;
(d) is sufficiently varied; and
(e) meets any special dietary need of a child which is due to health, religious persuasion, racial origin or cultural background.
(2) The director shall ensure that the condition, quality and quantity of food and the conditions under which it is prepared and cooked are inspected frequently and that reported shortcomings are rectified as soon as possible.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2008/427/article/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/juvenile-justice-centre-rules-northern-ireland-2008/article-16
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