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A family has been served chole-bhatura, pickle and curd for lunch. Evaluate the adequacy of this meal to suit the requirements of a pregnant woman and a family member suffering from hypertension. Also, suggest modifications in it for them. Support your answer with adequate reasons.
| Family Meal | Modifications | Reasons |
| Chole | (i) Less spicy and add coriander leaves. (ii) More Quantity of chola. |
(i) Folic acid, Vitamin A. (ii) Iron, Protein |
| Bhature | (i) Stuff with grated panner (ii) Knead dough with beetroot/green leafy vegetables. |
(i) Calcium, Vitamin A. (ii) Iron |
| Pickle | Replace mango pickle with amla chutney with fewer spices. | Vitamin C |
| Curd | Add vegetables or fruits. | Calcium, Protein. |
In spite of boiling, the drinking water was declared unsafe. What could be the four possible reasons for this?
The four possible reasons are:
- Boiling water kills harmful organisms but does nothing to remove toxic chemicals, compounds, salts, and metals.
- Boil water not stored in clean container.
- Not boiled for 10 mins
- Heated below 100
- Not Strained
Present eight important points you will keep in mind for maintaining hygiene in your kitchen.
Eight important points for maintaining hygiene in the kitchen:
- Clean kitchen after use to keep insects and pests away from it.
- Dustbins should be covered.
- Clean the clogged wire mesh.
- Remove grime from the tube lights and fans.
- Remove grease from the exhaust fan.
- Regularly clean all surfaces (tiles, counters, shelves/floors).
- Cover and line dustbins/ empty dustbins daily.
- Utensils to be used should be neat and clean.
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.
Factors which influence her selection of foods:
- Biological determinants such as hunger, appetite and taste.
- Economic determinants such as cost, income, availability, etc.
- Religion –her choices would be influenced by her religion.
- Region –will select locally available food such as seafood.
- Ensures nutritional needs of all members are met
- Ensures variety within available resources
- Ensures satiety
- Keeps within budget
- Helps to save time, money and energy.
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