Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition

Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition 3(2+1)

Lesson 3:Meal planning

Steps involved in planning a diet

There are three steps involved in planning a menu.

Step – I To know the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA)
To calculate balanced diet, the first step is to know RDA for different age groups recommended by Nutrition Expert Committee of ICMR.

Step – II To know the food lists

1. Use ICMR tables
2. Use Exchange lists

Step – III Planning menu

1. Purchasing
• Seasonal foods
• Reasonable cost
• Good Quality
2. Preparation
• Hygiene
• Minimum nutrient loss
3. Presentation / Serving
• Attractive
• Fresh
• Hot( few)
• Cold( few)