Nutrition 228

REQUIREMENTS

Introduction

Introduction includes the:

Purpose of the presentation

Age group

Cultural focus

Current Menu Analysis

Analyze menus based on the following criteria & Provide rationales for your analysis.

Identify:

Healthy/unhealthy menu selections

Appropriate for nutritional requirements of age group

Influence of cultural and regional food practices

Consider:

Does the menu selected provide adequate amounts of protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals?

Over the course of a Lunch menu (Group Cronometer Report), are individuals provided with a balanced diet?

Does this diet allow for differences in dietary patterns related to the culture or age group selected?

Create Sample Menu

Create a replacement menu providing healthier choices for each menu analyzed including the following:

Age considerations

Potential health concerns

Cultural influences

Regional patterns

Nutritional components of your food choices

Include two references that support your choices on the slides.