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GCSE CATERING

GCSE CATERING. Special Diets. Special diets. Some people choose not to eat certain foods or need certain foods to keep healthy. There can be a variety of reasons for this; Because of their ethical beliefs Because of their religious beliefs For medical reasons

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GCSE CATERING

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  1. GCSE CATERING Special Diets

  2. Special diets Some people choose not to eat certain foods or need certain foods to keep healthy. There can be a variety of reasons for this; • Because of their ethical beliefs • Because of their religious beliefs • For medical reasons • They do not like the taste or texture of some foods • Their age range

  3. VEGETARIANS There are many reasons why people chose a vegetarian diet • They may have strong feelings about the way animals are kept and slaughtered. • Land used to feed animals could feed many more if used for cereal crops • Many cases of food poisoning are linked to meat • A vegetarian diet is considered to be healthier 9lower in fat and cholesterol, higher in fibre) than one that relies on meat. • Dislike of animal flesh • Dietary reasons • Religious reasons

  4. VEGETARIANS Types of vegetarians • Lacto-ovo vegetarians • Lacto-vegetarians • Pescotarians • Vegans • Demi vegetarians Alternative foods – vegetarians need to find an alternative protein intake; • Soya beans • Tofu • Quorn • Pulses • Other beans • Nuts • Dairy – if eat!!

  5. ELDERLY • As people grow older they become less active, therefore need less energy foods. • Many of the elderly suffer from osteoporosis – need more calcium. • The size of meals should decrease as the elderly become less active. • Increase fibre content to avoid constipation. • Only eat soft foods if dentures are used. • Eat alternative proteins if income is reduced and meat is not affordable.

  6. CHILDREN • Activity and body growth continue to increase at this period of life. Meal must therefore provide ample energy, and nutrients for body growth and maintenance. • Eat foods low in fat to avoid obesity • Eat foods high in fibre • Eat correct size meals • Eat 5 a day of fruit and vegetables • Eat healthy snacks

  7. MEDICAL DIETS LACTOSE INTOLERANT COELIAC • Avoid milk and milk products • Experience nausea, bloating, pain in the abdomen and diarrhoea • Eat lactose-reduced products • Eat goats cheese, soya milk, feta cheese, rice milk • Intolerant to the protein gluten • Gluten is found in many cereals plants primarily wheat • Avoid pasta, bread, cereals flour based foods!! • Gluten free products are available

  8. RELIGIOUS DIETS • Muslims - do not eat pork (they believe the pig is unclean). Meat has to be Halal – slaughtered according to religious beliefs. No shell fish or alcohol. • Hindus – do not eat beef (they believe the cow is sacred). Many are vegan, some do eat lamb, poultry and/or fish • Jews – do not eat pork, bacon or ham, shellfish or eels. They do not eat meat or milk at the same time or cooked together e.g. Lasagne. They eat kosher meat (i.e. Meat that has been prepared in accordance with Jewish dietary guidelines). Milk and milk products are usually eaten at breakfast only and avoided at other meals.

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