Question

describe the steps in planning a balanced diet. explain how the balanced diet is influenced by age, gender and activity level of an individual.​

Answer 1

balanced diet can be defined as one which contains different types of foods in such quantities & proportions that the need for calories, minerals, vitamins & other nutrients is adequately met & a small provision is made for extra nutrients to withstand short duration of leanness.

#The steps which involved in preparing a balanced diet are as follows:

i) Identify the individual & her specific characteristics.

ii) Consult RDIs for energy & protein.

iii) Decide on the total amount of specific group.

iv) Decide on the number of meals to be consumed.

v) Distribute total amounts decided between meals.

vi) Decide on items & their amounts within each group for each meal.

vii) Check day's diet for the inclusion of specific food groups in the amounts decided.