Planning Meals

Question 1

What are some reasons for planning meals?

Answer 1

To ensure that they are nutritionally balanced, to avoid last minute rush, to prevent wastage while getting value for money, to provide a variety of colours, flavour, texture and appearance.

Question 2

How many food groups are their and what are they?

Answer 2

There are five food groups, They are Fruits, vegetable, grains, protein and Dairy

Question 3

What a double mix consiste of? and give an exampls

Answer 3

A staple and one other food group. For example cornflakes and milk

Question 4

What does a triple mix consist of? and give an example

Answer 4

A staple and two other food groups. for example rice and peas and chicken

Question 5

What does a quadri mix consist of and give an example

Answer 5

a staple and three other food groups. for exmple Rice and Peas and chicken with lettuce

Question 6

What are some daily meal patterns?

Answer 6

Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Brunch
lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner
Dinner Supper Supper Supper

Question 7

What does the main course consists of?

Answer 7

Food from animal
Staple
Vegetables

Question 8

What does a 2 course mean consist of?

Answer 8

Appetizer OR Main course
main course Dessert

Question 9

What does a 3 course meal consists of