Why are both nutrition goals and taste considered in menu planning?
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Correct answer: To ensure nutritional adequacy and make the diet acceptable and easy to follow
A well-planned menu must provide the required energy, protein, vitamins, minerals, fibre and fluids while also being appealing and culturally acceptable. Taste, variety, texture, aroma and preferences influence appetite and adherence. If a nutritionally correct menu is unpleasant, the patient may not eat it consistently. Therefore, adequacy and acceptability must be balanced.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
To ensure nutritional adequacy and make the diet acceptable and easy to follow
Why is this the correct answer?
A well-planned menu must provide the required energy, protein, vitamins, minerals, fibre and fluids while also being appealing and culturally acceptable. Taste, variety, texture, aroma and preferences influence appetite and adherence. If a nutritionally correct menu is unpleasant, the patient may not eat it consistently. Therefore, adequacy and acceptability must be balanced.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Home Science question. Chapter: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics. Topic: Diet therapy.
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