Question

Prepare any two nutritious snacks – one for a child attending an aganwadi and
second for an elderly. Your answer must specify: (10)
i) Name of the snack
ii) List of Ingredients
iii) Method of preparation
iv) Food sources contributing to the important nutrients required by the specific
individuals.
v) Justify the selection of snack (from nutritional stand point) for the children are for

Answer 1

Dalkhichadi
Any dal , Rice, groundnut, ghee
wash rice clean dal . put the mixture of rice dal and masal for cooking. allow to boil for 15 min still the rice and dal softebs completely. if pressurecooker is there use it.
dal has proteins rice has fats and groundnuts energy providing food

Answer 2

Nutritious snack for child:

1) Name of the snack: Dal kichadi

2) List of ingredients: Mung dal, rice, vegetables, ghee, water, salt.

3) Method of preparation: Pressure cook the dal, rice, and veggies for 4 to 5 whistles on a low flame. Pour one tablespoon of ghee on the hot Kichidi.

4) Food sources contributing to the important nutrients required: carbohydrates, proteins, Vitamins, calcium, and iron are the main nutrients.

5) Justify the selection: This a healthy food for children this food provides so many nutrients that a child required.

Nutritious snack for an elderly:

1) Name of the snack: Chivda

2) list of the ingredients: Thin poha, groundnuts, curry leaves, spices, salt, dry fruits.

3) Method of preparation: Fry the flattened rice / poha on low flame then deep fry the dry fruits, peanuts, and curry leaves, mix all the things with spices.

4) Food sources contributing to the important nutrients required:

Iron is the main nutrient in this snack.

5) Justify the selection:

This is a nutritious snack for elders who have suffered from iron deficiency.