HFN2O - Unit 5 - Meal Planning

match these characteristics with the stages of life

• adults

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

• adolescence

• 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

• before birth

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

• infancy

• - 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

• older adults

• • 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

• infancy

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

• adults

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

• childhood

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

match these meal appeals with their factors

• flavour

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

• colour

• refers to heat and/or spiciness

• texture

• prescribes what foods taste like

• temperature

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

• shape & size

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

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.)

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

• food co-operatives

• -low-cost options

• warehouse stores (Costco)

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

• health food stores (Goodness Me!)

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

match these disadvantages to the store type

• health food stores (Goodness Me!)

• -is more expensive than in other places

• warehouse stores (Costco)

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

• food co-operatives

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

• supermarket (FreshCo, Zehrs, etc.)

• -buy in big quantity, sort, unload items

match these advantages to the store type

• convenience stores (Hasty Market)

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

• farmer's markets (Guelph's FM)

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

• specialty stores (GNC)

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