Outline the factors to consider when planning menus.

      

Outline the factors to consider when planning menus.

  

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Martin
Several factors direct what kind of menu to make

1. Nutrition requirements

Proteins
Starches
Vitamins
Fats
Mineral salts

2. Health consideration

Sickness
Deficiencies like scurvy, diabetes, kwashiorkor

3. Availability of foodstuffs

Seasonal foods like
Fruits
Vegetables

4. Number of courses

Appetizer
Main dish
Dessert

5. Sequence of courses

6. Nutritional balance

Proteins
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
Roughage – acts as a “broom” along the digestive system.
Fats and oils

7. Occasions

Funerals
Wedding
Birthday
Graduation Ceremony
National holiday celebration
Festivities like
Christmas
Ramadhan
Easter holiday
marto answered the question on May 17, 2019 at 05:46


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