
Daily Food Choices
The meal should be acceptable to the person per their food preferences, cultural and religious beliefs, and daily routines.
The meal should be acceptable to the person per their food preferences, cultural and religious beliefs, and daily routines.
The meal should be within the economic means of the family/ individual while developing a robust immunity.
The primary objection to meal planning is to achieve nutritional adequacy—for example, iron requirements for pregnant women or calcium requirements for post-menopausal women.
Another essential aspect of meal planning is to know the clinical conditions like diabetes, kidney problems, hypertension, etc.
Well-balanced meal plans should have all the above points to meet all the dietary requirements in different life stages.
To prevent malnutrition and undernutrition and meet the body's nutritional requirements.
To meet energy levels required for normal body functions.
Prevent lifestyle disorders like diabetes, obesity, cancer, etc.