Question on: JSS3 Home economics - Meal planning
State 5 factors that influence food planning.
1. Age of family members: The age of each family member influences his/her nutritional needs. These include children, adolescents, adults and the aged.
2. Occupations or activities of family members: The work a person does influences his food needs, for instance a manual work will require more energy foods than a sedentary worker.
3. Health conditions of family members: Certain foods are not suitable for certain health conditions.
4. Size of the family: The size of the family will determine the quantity of meal to plan for.
5. Seasons of the year: Most food stuffs are seasonal foods in seasons are cheaper, fresher and tastier than when they are out of season. Different foods are available for different seasons.
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