Planning Meal for the Family Meal Planning for Infants

Question

Meera is a lactating mother, who has been served potato pakoras and Imli chutney for evening tea. Analyse this meal and modify it to meet her nutritional needs. Justify the modification with the appropriate reason.

Answer

Analysis: Food is not suitable for her keeping in mind her stage. It is a fried dish which may cause chemical irritation in Gastrointestinal track.

Modification:

Pakora: Besan chilla with spinach, paneer added in it as stuffing.

Imli Chutney: Mint, chutney, coriander chutney, groundnut or coconut chutney adds more Vitamin A and iron.

Reasons: 

  1. Leafy vegetables contain vitamin A and iron.
  2. Paneer adds protein and calcium.
  3. sprouts provide protein, B- complex vitamins and Vitamin C.
  4. Mint and folic acid, required for regeneration of blood cells. 
  5. Corriander contain Vitamin A, Calcium and iron.

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