Calculation of Balanced diet for different group

Calculation of Balanced diet for different group

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  Calculation of balanceddiet for different group of people By- Astha K. Patel ASTHA K. PATEL 1
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  1. Identify theindividual & his/her specific characteristics 2. Consult recommended dietary intake for energy & protein 3. Decide total amount of specific food groups 4. Decide on number of meals to be consumed 5. Distribute total decided between meals 6. Decide the items & their amounts within each group for each meal 7. Check day’s diet for inclusion of each food group & amount decided Steps in planning balanced diet ASTHA K. PATEL 2
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   Age  Sex Activity level  Income  Religion  Region where residing  The above mentioned information will help decide the kind of diet to be planned. 1. Identify the individual & his/her specific characteristics ASTHA K. PATEL 3
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   The backgroundinformation of income, religion & region of residing will decide the kind of foods to be included in the plan.  The age & sex play very imp. Role in deciding numbers if calories & protein to be given.  The diet must suit the pocket of person.  Religion is very imp. Factor & should not be ignored while planning the diet. ASTHA K. PATEL 4
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   Generally, ifthe diet contains required amount of energy & protein as per RDI’s it provide sufficient amounts of other nutrient as well.  Careful selection of foods with inclusion of rich sources of vitamins & minerals will help meet the needs. 2. Consult recommended dietary intake for energy & protein ASTHA K. PATEL 5
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   The selectionof specific food will depend on the income, personal preferences.  The food should be selected from each food group mentioned earlier.  The amount & selection of foods should be done carefully so as to meet the requirements of energy & protein. 3. Decide total amount of specific food groups ASTHA K. PATEL 6
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   Meal frequencyin influenced by various factors such as income, occupation, school timing etc.  People of more affluent society have more meals.  Traditionally most regions in India follow three to five meal pattern  3 meal pattern ( Breakfast, lunch, dinner).  2 small meals ( Mid morning & late afternoon) 4. Decide on number of meals to be consumed ASTHA K. PATEL 7
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   The totalamount of foods from each food groups should be distributed over day’s meal. 5. Distribute total decided between meals ASTHA K. PATEL 8
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   In otherwords plan the menu.  The dishes to be included from each food group must be decided.  This means selecting the specific foods for particular dish or meal. 6. Decide the items & their amounts within each group for each meal ASTHA K. PATEL 9
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   In step6 the menu was planned.  In this step we must check whether all the food items decided in step 3 are included or not. 7. Check day’s diet for inclusion of each food group & amount decided ASTHA K. PATEL 10