Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary School 1

SUBJECT: FOOD AND NUTRITION

CLASS:� SS 1

DATE:

TERM: 3rd TERM

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WEEK 6

TOPIC: Meal planning

CONTENT:

• Meaning of meal planning
• Importance of� meal planning.
• Factors that influence meal planning.�

MEANING OF MEAL PLANNING

Meal planning is an act of organizing a meal/menu for a person, family or group of people.� These can be done when all the food nutrients are considered.� No single food can contain all the nutrients needed by the body; also a food can also contain two or more nutrient, this is referred to as a mixed diet.

IMPORTANCE OF MEAL PLANNING

1. Meal planning is a good guide for the purchase of food needed at home.
2. Meal planning makes the service of a balanced meal regular and consistent.
3. It allows for good management of food item thereby preventing waste and loss of food nutrients
4. It allows for great variety of meal for the family.
5. Meal planning allows for wise use of scarce resources.

�EVALUATION

1. Define� meal planning
2. State two importance of meal planning

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FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE MEAL PLANNING

1. The nutrient value of food
2. The money available
3. The number of people in the family
4. Sex of family members

FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN PLANNING FAMILY MEALS.

1. The meals must contain all necessary food nutrient. Choose food that contain a variety of nutrient.
2. The nutritional needs of the different group of people in the family must be provided for in the plan.�
3. Avoid monotony by varying the foods.
4. Make use of food in season. These are normally cheaper could be of good quality.
5. Consider the money available. The money available to a family will determine the types of foods which it can afford.
6. Plan meals several days ahead of time so as to save money and time.
7. Buy goods quality foods. Simple locally available foods are often more nutritious.
8. Cook food by the most suitable method.
9. Time your cooking so that meals can be severed and eaten oil.
10. Serve meals as attractively as possibly.

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EVALUATION.

1. Explain five factors to consider when planning family meals.
2. Explain two importance of meals planning.

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READING ASSIGNMENT;- Foods and nutrition for snr. Sec. sch. 1-3 by Olusanya and others pg25-

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WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT.

1. _______ is the process of designing balanced diets. (a) Meal planning (b) Menu (c) Planning.
2. �A well-planned meals should meet the ________ of the people. (a) nutritional needs (b) feeding habit (c) habit.
3. _______ allows for food management of food items. (a) meal planning (b) good budgeting (c)food purchase.

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1. Meal planning save times and energy. (a) True (b) false (c) not at all.
2. Meals planning allows for the wise use of scarce resources. (a) true (b) false (c) all the above.

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THEORY.

1. Define meals planning.
2. Explain 4 factors to consider before planning a meal for the family.

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