Assignment on Nutrition -

Q1. Task: You need to select 2 different age groups of your choice. You will need to plan balanced meals with snacks for a day. Once you have laid out the meal plan you need to:

Explain why the meals and snacks chosen are appropriate.

Describe what factors may influence eating patterns of these chosen groups.

Explain what energy requirements are needed for each group.

Explain what the consequences of a diet lacking in iron will cause.

Q2. Megan has a diet low in iron, what impact will this have on her health?

Q3. Barbara is a 45-year-old woman who has been told by her GP after a recent blood test that her levels of calcium and vitamin D are low. Why are these two micronutrients important for Barbara, taking into consideration her age and gender?

Q4. Name a good food source for each of the following:

Unsaturated Fat -

Vitamin D -

Calcium -

Vitamin C -

Magnesium -

Iron -

Q5. Outline nutritional recommendations for children.

Q6. You will need to plan a balanced meal plan for an older person with snacks for a day. Once, you have laid out the meal plan you need to:

Explain why the meals and snacks chosen are appropriate.

Describe factors influencing energy requirements for that person.

Describe reasons why older people may be at risk of malnutrition.

Explain what the nutritional recommendations for older people are.

Q7. Identify three special dietary requirements and how this can impact on food choice.

Q8. Identify the special dietary requirements of 2 religious or ethnic groups.

Q9. You have arranged a dinner party for four guests, one of which is a Muslim and another of which has a peanut allergy. Describe the precautions you would take when planning and preparing the meal.

Q10. Outline how public confusion over healthy eating may prevent people from choosing a balanced diet.

Q11. Identify how cost may prevent people from choosing a balanced diet.

Q12. Describe how accessibility may prevent people from choosing a balanced diet.

Q13. Describe how pre-prepared and convenience foods may prevent people from choosing a balanced diet.

Q14. Give examples of how individual lifestyle choices may prevent people from choosing a balanced diet.