HELE 4 - Planning Family Meals

The meal contains all the nutrients needed by the body.

• must be nutritious

• attractive

• hygienic

• affordable

• palatable

The meal has good combination of form, color, texture, and flavor that will stimulate the appetite of the family members.

• must be nutritious

• attractive

• hygienic

• affordable

• palatable

Food is clean and free from harmful bacteria.

• must be nutritious

• attractive

• hygienic

• affordable

• palatable

The budget of the family is enough to spend for the planned meals.

• must be nutritious

• attractive

• hygienic

• affordable

• palatable

The food taste delicious and is well-liked by family members.

• must be nutritious

• attractive

• hygienic

• affordable

• palatable

An easy to follow general guide that features the different food groups and how much to eat for each food group.

• Food Pyramid

• My Plate Template

Designed as plate-like diagram describing portions of food groups you eat and put on your plate.

• Food Pyramid

• My Plate Template

These are food rich in carbohydrates and fats.

• energy-giving foods

• body building foods

• body regulating foods

These are food rich in protein.

• energy-giving foods

• body building foods

• body regulating foods

These are foods rich in vitamins and minerals.

• energy-giving foods

• body building foods

• body regulating foods