Calculation of Balanced diet for different group
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The document outlines the 7 steps to planning a balanced diet for individuals: 1. Identify the individual's characteristics such as age, sex, activity level, income, religion, and region. 2. Consult recommended dietary intake for energy and protein based on the individual's characteristics. 3. Decide the total amount of specific food groups based on meeting energy and protein needs.
Calculation of Balanced diet for different group
- 1. Calculation of balanced diet for different group of people By- Astha K. Patel ASTHA K. PATEL 1
- 2. 1. Identify the individual & 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
- 3. 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
- 4. The background information 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
- 5. Generally, if the 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
- 6. The selection of 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
- 7. Meal frequency in 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
- 8. The total amount of foods from each food groups should be distributed over day’s meal. 5. Distribute total decided between meals ASTHA K. PATEL 8
- 9. In other words 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
- 10. In step 6 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