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Diet, Health and Special Needs
Quick questions on Planning for special dietary needs: N(A)-Level Nutrition and Food Science
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What are vegetarians?Show answer
A vegetarian does not eat meat (and a vegan eats no animal foods at all). The challenge is to keep enough good-quality protein, iron and (for vegans) calcium and vitamin B12. Adapt a meat dish by swapping the meat for a plant protein such as tofu, beans, lentils or chickpeas, using HBV soya or complementing two LBV foods. Add iron-rich vegetables with a vitamin C food to aid absorption.
What are people with diabetes?Show answer
A person with diabetes must keep their blood sugar steady. Plan meals that are low in free sugar and use slow-release (complex) carbohydrate such as wholegrain rice, noodles or bread, with plenty of vegetables and fibre, lean protein, and fruit instead of sugary desserts. Choose water or unsweetened drinks.
What is people with high blood pressure?Show answer
A person with high blood pressure should keep salt low. Plan meals using less salt in cooking, fewer salty processed foods (instant noodle seasoning, salted fish, heavy sauces), and more fresh ingredients and herbs and spices for flavour instead of salt.
What is q1?Show answer
Suggest how to adapt a beef stir-fry so a vegetarian can eat it and still get enough protein. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Explain the difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance. [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Suggest two precautions when preparing food for someone with a nut allergy. [2 marks]
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