Question

Create a Sample Menu of Spanish Elementary school pupils. Create a single day’s replacement menu providing healthier choices for each menu analyzed, including the following. i. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner options ii. Age considerations iii. Potential health concerns iv. Cultural influences v. Regional patterns vi. Nutritional components of your food choices vii. Two references that support your choices included on the slide or in the speaker’s notes.

Answer 1

i. Sample menu of Spanish Elementary school pupils:

Breakfast: one boiled egg, 2 slice of bread with unsalted butter and 1 glass of milk.

Lunch: salad, mix vegetable curry, dal, rice.

Dinner: soup, chapatis and curry.

Meat or fish serving once in a week.

ii. Age consideration: till 16 years of children, as this is the growing age and needs adequate amount of nutrient and energy.

iii. Potential health concerns: vitamin deficiency disorders, unhealthy diet may lead to children become obese and develop cardiovascular diseases.

iv. Cultural influences: food will be given based on the religious aspect of students.

v. Regional pattern: healthy food will be provided to every region of school.

vi. Nutritional component of the food choices: Chapatis made from whole wheat flour contains vitamin B1, rich in fibre and nutritious food with low calorie content.

Egg contains healthy fats, vitamins such as vitamin B12, minerals and carotenoids.