Food planning
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meal for every session of a day should be taken at least from five basic foods.
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animal protein must be included at least in a single meal of the day.
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color, smell, taste, appearance etc. of a food have to be considered.
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restrictions for different caste and religions should be followed.
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personal and physical limitations such as- hard food for old age, hot food for the baby, selection of food bearing allergic element for the allergy affected persons.
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menu should be selected to serve food in time saving fuel and time in cooking.
By proper menu planning attractive food can be served which is nutritious and monotony reducing
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outward appearance of food must be lovely to increase hunger.
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to make a menu the cost of food should be considered. if we spent 25% for fish, meat , egg and dal , 20% for milk, 20% for fruits and vegetables, 20% for rice wheat and biscuits, 15% for oil and sugar of the total cost, we will get a good menu for balanced diet.
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to avoid monotony in food habit, various types of food should be placed in the menu.
Tast-1 which things will be considered for making a menu for your family?