Menu Planning Considerations - Special Occasions

What should all menus for special occasions be?

• As elaborate as possible

• As simple as possible

• As expensive as possible

• As nutritious as possible

What can be included in moderation on special occasions?

• Only fruits and vegetables

• Foods from the 'Eat Least' section of the Healthy Diet Pyramid

• Foods from the 'Eat Most' section of the Healthy Diet Pyramid

• Only dairy products

What should a well-planned menu consist of?

• Foods of different textures

• Only spicy foods

• Only sweet foods

• Only savory foods

What is another term for 'mouthfeel'?

• Aroma

• Taste

• Texture

• Color

What must a menu be suitable for?

• The type of celebration and the setting of the event

• The budget of the host

• The time of the year

• The number of guests

What should be considered when planning a menu for elderly people?

• Their preference for spicy foods

• Their ability to eat certain foods

• Their dislike for vegetables

• Their love for sweets

What is important to cater for people with special dietary needs?

• Serving only meat dishes

• Providing a variety of healthier alternatives

• Ignoring their needs

• Offering a variety of unhealthy options

What should be considered when planning a menu for people with sedentary jobs?

• High energy foods

• Low fat or low kilojoule foods

• Only protein-rich foods

• Only carbohydrate-rich foods

What must be considered when planning a menu for people from different cultures?

• Their favorite colors

• Their strict dietary and food preparation requirements

• Their favorite music

• Their preferred seating arrangement

What is a good plan when catering for a range of age groups?

• Providing foods suitable for all ages and sometimes a separate children’s menu

• Providing only children's food

• Providing only spicy food

• Providing only adult food