Configuring Meal Types and Options

Overview

Meal types define the meals your center records — such as Breakfast, Lunch, or a Snack — and control what staff see on the Meals page. For each meal type you can set a start and end time, add-on options (toggle columns), and entry fields (value boxes with units, such as fluids). You manage meal types directly from the Meals page.

Before You Begin

You must be logged into Seniorverse with Care module access.
You need permission to manage meals for your center.
Decide on the meal types, add-on options, and entry fields your center needs.

Steps

Step 1: Open Edit Meal Types

On the Meals page, open the page menu and select Edit Meal Types. A list of your existing meal types opens, with a Create New option.

Edit Meal Types list with the Create New option

Step 2: Create or open a meal type

Select Create New to add a meal type, or select an existing one to edit it. The Meal Type form opens.

Meal Type form

Step 3: Enter the name and times

Enter a Name (required), then set the Start Time and End Time for the meal. The times help staff record the right meal at the right part of the day.

Meal Type form with Name, Start Time, and End Time

Step 4: Add add-ons

Under Add-ons, select Add Add-on and type a short label for each option (for example, "Extra Portion" or "Substitute"). Each add-on becomes a toggle column on the Meals page. Remove an add-on with the ✕ button.

Add-ons section with option labels

Step 5: Add entries and save

Under Entries, select Add Entry and enter a Name and a Unit for each field (for example, "Fluids" with unit "oz"). Each entry becomes a value box on the Meals page. Save the form to apply your changes.

Entries section with name and unit fields

Tips

Use clear, short names — staff see them as column headers and buttons on the Meals page.
Set start and end times so the page defaults to the meal that matches the current time of day.
Add-ons are simple on/off items; use entries when you need to capture a measured amount with a unit.

Troubleshooting

Problem	Solution
I do not see Edit Meal Types	Open the page menu on the Meals page. If it is missing, you may not have permission to manage meals — ask an administrator.
A new meal type is not on the Meals page	Confirm you saved the form, then select it in the Type selector.
Add-ons or entries are not showing for staff	They apply to the specific meal type you edited. Confirm staff have the correct meal selected.
I need to remove an add-on or entry	Open the meal type, select the ✕ next to the item, and save.

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