MENU PLANNING
MENU PLANNING Planning of Nutritionally Balanced Menu Meal planning involves planning a balanced meal that is colourful, attractive, appetizing, and palatable and within the economic means of the individuals concerned. A balanced diet is one that provides all the nutrients in the amount and proportion required according to one’s age, sex, and activity. Meal planning is defined as a simple process which involves the application of the knowledge of food, nutrient, food habits, likes and dislikes to plan wholesome and attractive meals. • Meal planning involves decision making regarding what to eat how much to eat each day at each meal. • The meals planned should not only ensure that nutrients are adequately met but also be flexible enough to take advantage of availability and lower prices of seasonal foods and meet the needs and choices of family members. As the health of an individual or a family depends on how well they are fed within the given resources, effective meal ...