diet and meal planning

Question 1

explain the term Balanced diet (1).

Answer 1

1. A balance diet supplies the human body necessary energy and nutrients in the correct proportions for the healthy growth and maintenance of body. = Allows individuals to perform daily tasks efficiently.

Question 2

explain concept of energy balance. (4)

Answer 2

1. Energy balance is the relationship of the input and output of energy form the body.
2. Energy input = energy intake. Is the amount of energy a person derive from their diet. Carbs, Fats and Proteins contributes to the energy for the body.
3. Energy output = energy expenditure. Is the amount of energy a person uses for nasal metabolism.
4. Energy balance affects weight. If input=output, weight unchanged. so on..

Question 3

Factors to consider when planning meals. (5)

Answer 3

1. Nutritional needs: school children, teens, adults, elderly.
2. Physiological: age, gender, metabolic rate, level of physical activity, health status.
3. Psychological: individual preferences (vegetarians: lacto, lacto-ovo, ovo and vegan)
4. Social: occasions, ethnic customs and traditions, religion, influence
5. Economic: value for money, demand and supply.