H. MEAL PLANNING
H. MEAL PLANNING
H. MEAL PLANNING
MEAL PLANNING
- a science which deals with the
preparation of food to meet the
nutritional and aesthetic need of a
group or family.
MEAL – is the food that we take. It is also
refers to the customary time of eating
well/food.
MENU – is a written meal plan for a given
period of time.
MEAL PATTERN – the format or sequence
of serving or eating a meal, may consist of
one or several courses.
COURSES – includes all the food that is
served at the same time within a meal.
example:
- meat with vegetables
- dessert
DIFFERENT MEALS OF THE DAY
- babies, children,
teenagers and old people
require different foods and
different preparation.
3. ACTIVITY LEVEL OF FAMILY
MEMBERS
- the amount of physical
activity of each of the family
members influences their food
requirement. Active people,
especially those who engage
in sports.
4. FOOD PREFERENCES
- children have different
food preferences from
adults/always prepare food
that will be liked by
everybody and not a one
person’s preferences.
5. TIME
- busy people and working
mothers have very little time to
prepare food for the family. Plan
simple meals and prepare or used
convenience food if necessary,
convenience foods may be
precooked, canned, or frozen.
6. SPECIAL DIET
- diabetic or sick people
require special diets.
Vegetarians do not eat meat.
Infants have special diets too.
Old people require soft foods.
7. FOOD BUDGET
- If your budget is limited,
use less expensive foods,
always remember to include
rich in carbohydrates,
proteins, and also vitamins
and minerals in planning tour
meals.
POINTERS IN PLANNING MEALS
FOR THE FAMILY
1. FAMILY SIZE
2. AGE OF THE FAMILY MEMBERS
3. ACTIVITY LEVEL OF FAMILY
MEMBERS
4. FOOD PREFERENCES
5. TIME
6. SPECIAL DIETS
7. FOOD BUDGET
ACTIVITY
FIND A PARTNER ANDPREPARE 5
QUESTIONS AND TO BE ANSWERED
BY YOUR PARTNER
ASSIGNMENT
GIVEEXAMPLES OF MEALS FOR
BREAKFAST,LUNCH AND SUPPER
END!