Food Safety and Quality

Question

Rehana lives in Goa with her husband and children. Briefly explain any four factors which would influence her selection of foods. Convince her with four reasons to plan the meals for her family.

Answer

Factors which influence her selection of foods:

  1. Biological determinants such as hunger, appetite and taste.
  2. Economic determinants such as cost, income, availability, etc.
  3. Religion –her choices would be influenced by her religion.
  4. Region –will select locally available food such as seafood.
Reasons she should plan meals for her family:
  1. Ensures nutritional needs of all members are met
  2. Ensures variety within available resources
  3. Ensures satiety
  4. Keeps within budget
  5. Helps to save time, money and energy.

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