3. Food is essential for life. What
children and adults eat affects their
nutritional status as well as their
health. Thus, health, safety, and
nutrition are closely related because
the quality of one affects the quality
of others (Marotz, 1993).
4. Feeding Growing Children
Why do you need food?
The main purpose of food lies
in supporting growth, giving
substance to the body.
6. Some tips in preparing food for
children
1. Provide different kinds yet ample
amount of energy-giving, body-
building and regulating food.
7. Some tips in preparing food for
children
2. Use nutrient-dense kinds of food
served in small frequent servings.
8. Some tips in preparing food for
children
3. Include milk in other food items
like custard, pudding, ice cream and
beverages like chocolate to
compensate the low intake of milk.
9. Some tips in preparing food for
children
4. Offer nutritious snack.
10. Feeding the Elderly
Elderly persons must follow a balanced
diet.
According to Barba et al. (1998) the following
are suggested guidelines in preparing food for
elderly:
1.Analyze food habits through a diet
interview
2.Familiarity with food
11. 3. Prepare soft, easy to chew, smaller bit
sizes for those with dental problems.
4. Small frequent feedings
5. Indicate the amount of fluid intake per day.
6. Be aware of giving plenty of
supplementation
7. Increase seasoning of taste and make
beautiful food presentations.
12. 8. Check and follow-up recommendations.
9. Puts of love of love for the work you do.
Serving the Meal
1.Line the serving tray with nice clothing
2.Use attractive dishes
3.Arrange the food attractively
4.Add colorful garnish
5.Arrange utensils conveniently
6.Serve food at proper temperatures