HFN2O - Unit 5 - Meal Planning

match these characteristics with the stages of life

• before birth

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

• childhood

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

• 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

• infancy

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

match these characteristics with the stages of life

• infancy

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

• childhood

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

• adolescence

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

• older adults

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

• adults

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

match these meal appeals with their factors

• colour

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

• shape & size

• prescribes what foods taste like

• temperature

• refers to heat and/or spiciness

• flavour

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

• texture

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

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

• supermarket (FreshCo, Zehrs, etc.)

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

• health food stores (Goodness Me!)

• -low-cost options

• warehouse stores (Costco)

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

• food co-operatives

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

match these disadvantages to the store type

• health food stores (Goodness Me!)

• -buy in big quantity, sort, unload items

• food co-operatives

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

• supermarket (FreshCo, Zehrs, etc.)

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

• warehouse stores (Costco)

• -is more expensive than in other places

match these advantages to the store type

• specialty stores (GNC)

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

• farmer's markets (Guelph's FM)

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

• convenience stores (Hasty Market)

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