Menu Planning for the Care Sector

Objectives

By the end of the workshop participants will be able to:

• understand the effects of a balanced diet on health & the relationship between diet and health
  
• understand why different types of clients need different diets
  
• understand the needs of different groups of clients e.g. bed-bound etc:
  
• understand the importance and meaning of food labelling
  
• design an appropriate series of menus for their particular clients group(s).

Content

• Introduction to Eating a Balanced Diet
  
• How to Choose a Healthy Diet
  
• Shopping & How to Read Food Labels
  
• The Importance of Hygiene
  
• Nutritional & Catering Requirements of Different Client Groups
  
• Designing Your Own Menu

Method

The day will be highly practical. You will bring examples of your current menus and leave with a new set of planned ones.

Suggested progression on completion: CIEH Level 2 Award in Healthier Food and Special Diets