Title: Develop a daily menu based on a modified diet.
Course: Food Science and Dietetics (19254) > Section: Applying Nutritional and Dietary Requirements

Development should include

- adequate daily food intake to meet nutritional needs
- health maintenance and disease prevention
- preferences and constraints (e.g., budget, cultural, lifestyle).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are the benefits of nutritional therapy?
- How does nutritional therapy provide assistance for special dietary needs?
- What factors influence planning for an individual who has diabetes? High cholesterol? High blood pressure?

Communication

- What do individuals need to know to understand the relationship between nutrition and health and wellness?
- What communication skills should be used to explain an individual’s modified diet?

Leadership

- What strategies can be used to promote healthy food choices?
- What resources are needed to make a modified diet appealing to the individual?

Management

- What factors would a dietitian consider when creating a modified diet to meet a patient’s medical needs?
- What criteria are needed to develop a daily menu based on a modified diet?