HFN2O - Unit 5 - Meal Planning

match these characteristics with the stages of life

• infancy

• • - folic acid is necessary; - unpasteurized milk and raw fish can be dangerous

• childhood

• • - physical activity is increased to improve concentration and learning; - boys and girls need more protein but girls need more iron than boys

• before birth

• • - less energy is needed due to less physical activity; - decrease energy intake and increase intake of vitamins and minerals

• adults

• increased need for energy, protein, iron, omega 3 fatty acids and calories

• adolescence

• - introduce one food at a time to determine allergies; - reduce chalking hazards by cutting food into bite-size pieces

match these characteristics with the stages of life

• adults

• increased need for energy, protein, iron, omega 3 fatty acids and calories

• infancy

• • need to increase fiber and water to support aging digestive system; - necessary to consume food higher in nutrients but lower in calories

• childhood

• • - less energy is needed due to less physical activity; - decrease energy intake and increase intake of vitamins and minerals

• older adults

• - introduce one food at a time to determine allergies; - reduce chalking hazards by cutting food into bite-size pieces

• adolescence

• • - physical activity is increased to improve concentration and learning; - boys and girls need more protein but girls need more iron than boys

match these meal appeals with their factors

• temperature

• refers to heat and/or spiciness

• shape & size

• the way food feels like when you chew it; you can change this by the way you cook food

• flavour

• this adds variety to food but we need to make sure it is not difficult to eat

• colour

• makes meals more appealing, fruits and veggies can be used, different types of foods and spices can be added too

• texture

• prescribes what foods taste like

what are some quick and easy ways you can alter meals to improve their meal appeal?

what should you consider when planning meals for a family?

how can you save money while shopping?

what are advantages of a shopping list?

• gives clear overview of what you need to buy

• avoids buying things which aren't necessary

• avoids impulse buying

• encourages impulse buying

• they are useless because food disappears from the fridge every minute

match these advantages to the store type

• health food stores (Goodness Me!)

• -offer a wide variety of foods, including imported products from other countries

• food co-operatives

• -are large; offer basic items; -lower prices

• supermarket (FreshCo, Zehrs, etc.)

• -offer a variety of customer services; - sell other items and services

• warehouse stores (Costco)

• -low-cost options

match these disadvantages to the store type

• warehouse stores (Costco)

• -buy in big quantity, sort, unload items

• food co-operatives

• -few customer services; -limited variety of items; -shoppers have to bag their own items

• supermarket (FreshCo, Zehrs, etc.)

• -in a large one it may be difficult to buy just a few items in a hurry

• health food stores (Goodness Me!)

• -is more expensive than in other places

match these advantages to the store type

• convenience stores (Hasty Market)

• -offer a variety of customer services; - sell other items and services

• specialty stores (GNC)

• -gives fast service to customers; -usually open early and close late

• farmer's markets (Guelph's FM)

• -specializes in fresh fruits and vegetables; -offers fresher products