ELECTIVE AREAS
MEAL PLANNING AND PREPARATION
FIG-1
Need of the community :
Food is the basic need of life. Cooking of food started when the
man discovered fire.
Since then, civilizations have undergone
changes many times.
The changes in the taste, acceptance
availability of food in different communities has created an urge for
planning and preparation.
early
food
and
meal
Meal planning is the implementation of the principles of nutrition in one’s
daily diet in an appetizing way. It helps to plan the meals considering the
nutritional needs of the family, within their budget. It helps to save time,
energy and fuel. Family members’ likes and dislikes can be considered
too.
Food can be prepared using a number of methods which impart different
appearance, taste and nutritive value to it. Each method has its own
advantages and disadvantages. It is a common saying that one eats first
with his eyes and then with his mouth.
Hence, meal planning is
incomplete without serving a well garnished meal.
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