Appendix I, Abbreviations and Acronyms

Revision 21-0; Effective January 15, 2021

 

AAA Area Agency on Aging
ACL Administration for Community Living
ADL Activities of Daily Living
AI Adequate Intake
AoA Administration on Aging
CAQ Caregiver Assessment Questionnaire
CDR Commission on Dietetic Registration
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CNE Consumer Needs Evaluation
DGA Dietary Guidelines for Americans
DHHS U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
DSHS Texas Department of State Health Services
DTM Determination of Type of Meal
EAR Estimated Average Requirements
HDM Home Delivered Meals
HHSC Texas Health and Human Services Commission
IADL Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
MIPPA Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
NSIP Nutrition Services Incentive Program
OAA Older Americans Act
PSA Planning and Service Area
RDA Recommended Dietary Allowances
RDI Recommended Dietary Intake
SHIP State Health Insurance Assistance Program
SPR State Program Report
SPURS State Unit on Aging Programs Uniform Reporting System
SUA State Unit on Aging
TAC Texas Administrative Code
UL Tolerable Upper Intake Levels
USDA U.S. Department of Agriculture