Nutritional Needs Of Recipes For Different Groups Of Ppl

Question 1

Why might recipes need to be modified

Answer 1

• reduce cost
• improve flavour/texture/colour
• modify ingredients used
• improve nutritional value
• change its appearance
• change cooking method
• adapt to meet cultural needs

Question 2

How to lower fat

Answer 2

• change to lower fat or reduced dark dairy products (eg skimmed or semi-skimmed)
• use smaller amounts of strong tasting cheese
• choose lean cuts of meat + purchase ones with lower fat cuts
• reduce amount of butter
• swap ice cream for sorbet

Question 3

How to lower sugar

Answer 3

• reduce quantity is sugar in recipes
• replace sugar with dried or fresh fruit
• use sweeteners which add flavour

Question 4

How to lower salt

Answer 4

• use herbs and spices instead of salt
• read labels and purchase ones with less salt
• reduce amount of processed food eaten
• reduce amount of savoury snacks you eat

Question 5

Foods that are high in salt

Answer 5

• bacon/ham
• cheese
• pickles
• salami
• soy sauce
• smoked fish

Question 6

How to increase fibre

Answer 6

• incorporate extra veg into recipe
• use whole grain cereal products
• substitute all or half of white flour with wholemeal flour
• choose breakfast cereals which are whole grain
• add fresh or dried fruits
• add seeds

Question 7

What cooking methods increase fat

Answer 7

• roasting
• deep and shallow frying

Question 8

What cooking methods don’t increase fat

Answer 8

• grilling
• baking
• steaming
• poaching