67:16:42:01.  Definitions. Terms used in this chapter mean:

          (1)  "Enteral nutritional therapy," nutritional therapy by way of the small intestine through nasogastric, jejunostomy, or gastrostomy tubes;

          (2)  "Nutritional supplement," specialized formulas required to increase a child's daily protein and caloric intake;

          (3)  "Nutritional therapy," specialized formulas or hyperalimentation which serves as the sole means of nutrition and is required when nutrition cannot be sustained through oral feedings due to a chronic illness or trauma; and

          (4)  "Parenteral nutritional therapy," nutritional therapy by intravenous injection.

          Source: 22 SDR 32, effective September 11, 1995.

          General Authority: SDCL 28-6-1.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 28-6-1.