Question

You are working with a single mother and her 3-year-old daughter who are both underweight. They live in a small apartment in a dilapidated building in the inner city. Their electricity was disconnected, thus they have no working equipment for cooking and no refrigeration. They receive a noon and a supper meal at a nearby food program for the homeless. Plan a breakfast and snacks throughout the day that would increase their kcalorie and nutrient intake. (Remember, all foods you suggest must be safely stored at room temperature.)

Answer 1

The diet plan for the mother is as follows

Breakfast: bread of 2slice, orange juice with fruit salad

Mid morning: A glass of skimmed milk with a 10-12 dry fruits which may include almonds, cashews and walnuts

Lunch: Lean meat, yoghurt with vegetable salad

Evening: sweet potatoes

Night : whole grains and legumes with olive oil

For the 3year old daughter

Morning breakfast: oat meal with milk

Mid morning: yoghurt based fruit smoothie

Lunch: peanut butter sandwich with a fruit

Evening: multi grain porridge

Night: chicken with cooked vegetables