Meal Planning Flashcards
define balanced diet
- provides all essential nutrients in the correct proportions by the body
- planning meals properly can help us achieve a balanced diet
what are the factors to consider when planning meals?
- general factor
- physiological factors
- economic factors
- social factors
- other factors
- presentation
explain the general factor to consider when planning meals
aim to provide well-balanced meals containing proteins, vitamins, minerals, fats, carbohydrates, water and dietary fibre
explain the physiological factors to consider when planning meals?
- age
- gender
- level of activity/occupation
- state of health
how does age affect meal planning?
young children need more body building foods than adults
how does gender affect meal planning?
males usually eat more than females
how does level of activity/occupation affect meal planning?
people who are more active have higher metabolic rate and use up more energy
how does state of health affect meal planning?
to ensure nutrients that are lacking are supplied in the diet
explain the economic factors of meal planning
try to obtain good value for money
- nutritious meal need not be expensive
- for example, can use cheap sources of proteins such as eggs, instead of an expensive one like pomfret
explain the social factors to consider when planning meals
- consider the occasion for which the meal is required
- for example, a regular family meal requires different dishes from a special occasion
explain other factors which affect meal planning
- variety: choose a variety of dishes
- should be interesting, using a variety of cooking methods
- have variety of textures, colours and flavours
explain how presentation affects meal planning
dishes cooked should be attractively presented and well-garnished
