2. Why is breakfast important?Why is breakfast important?
Raises blood sugar levelsRaises blood sugar levels
Prevents headaches and faintingPrevents headaches and fainting
Helps concentrationHelps concentration
Helps us do better workHelps us do better work
Prevents accidentsPrevents accidents
4. Points on planning BreakfastPoints on planning Breakfast
Include fruit or fruit juice (Vit C)Include fruit or fruit juice (Vit C)
High fibre cereal (fibre, Vit B, iron) andHigh fibre cereal (fibre, Vit B, iron) and
milk (calcium, Vits A&D)milk (calcium, Vits A&D)
Main course should have a protein food e.g. egg,Main course should have a protein food e.g. egg,
bacon, sausage, kippers, beans.bacon, sausage, kippers, beans.
Wholemeal bread can be included e.g. wholemealWholemeal bread can be included e.g. wholemeal
toast, brown breakfast scone.toast, brown breakfast scone.
Spreads like butter, “flora”, “low low”, honey orSpreads like butter, “flora”, “low low”, honey or
marmalade can be included.marmalade can be included.
Drinks like fruit juice, milk, tea, coffeeDrinks like fruit juice, milk, tea, coffee
5. Possible breakfast foodsPossible breakfast foods
FruitFruit CerealsCereals Main CourseMain Course BreadBread SpreadSpread
OrangeOrange
segments.segments.
Orange juiceOrange juice
GrapefruitGrapefruit
MelonMelon
Apple juiceApple juice
StewedStewed
PrunesPrunes
PorridgePorridge
MuesliMuesli
All-branAll-bran
Bran flakesBran flakes
WeetabixWeetabix
ShreddedShredded
wheat.wheat.
Fruit andFruit and
fibrefibre
ScrambledScrambled
egg.egg.
Boiled eggBoiled egg
Poached eggPoached egg
Grilled baconGrilled bacon
FrenchFrench
toast.toast.
Kippers.Kippers.
WholemealWholemeal
soda bread.soda bread.
WholemealWholemeal
bread.bread.
WholemealWholemeal
toast.toast.
Brown scones.Brown scones.
Croissant.Croissant.
Butter.Butter.
Low-fatLow-fat
spread.spread.
SunflowerSunflower
spread.spread.
MarmaladeMarmalade
Honey.Honey.
9. Your packed lunch is importantYour packed lunch is important
Good healthGood health
EnergyEnergy
Concentration on workConcentration on work
To prevent snackingTo prevent snacking
Should include one food from each 4 food groupsShould include one food from each 4 food groups
10. Planning Packed MealsPlanning Packed Meals
Well balanced - all food groupsWell balanced - all food groups
VarietyVariety
Choice depends on age, likes & dislikesChoice depends on age, likes & dislikes
Avoid sweet sugary foods e.g. bars, biscuits, fizzy drinks,Avoid sweet sugary foods e.g. bars, biscuits, fizzy drinks,
sweetssweets
Choose foods that keep well and are easy to packChoose foods that keep well and are easy to pack
11. Rules for packagingRules for packaging
Pack foods that can get squashed n plastic/metalPack foods that can get squashed n plastic/metal
lunch boxlunch box
Wrap foods separately so flavours don’t mixWrap foods separately so flavours don’t mix
Leak resistant drink containerLeak resistant drink container
Heaviest item at bottomHeaviest item at bottom
Pack necessary cutlery & napkinsPack necessary cutlery & napkins
13. Lunch MenusLunch Menus
Cheese and TomatoCheese and Tomato
wholemeal rollwholemeal roll
Vegetable SoupVegetable Soup
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Fruit YoghurtFruit Yoghurt
AppleApple
Chicken and Coleslaw WrapChicken and Coleslaw Wrap
MilkMilk
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GrapesGrapes
16. Rules for sandwich makingRules for sandwich making
Decide on bread type – wholemeal healthierDecide on bread type – wholemeal healthier
Spread (butter, low fat, mayonnaise) providesSpread (butter, low fat, mayonnaise) provides
waterproof layerwaterproof layer
Select filling, combine 2 or more.Select filling, combine 2 or more.
Season wellSeason well
CutCut
WrapWrap
Store in fridge if made night beforeStore in fridge if made night before
19. BuffetBuffet
Stand up mealStand up meal
Guests serve themselves from central tableGuests serve themselves from central table
Easy way to feed large numbersEasy way to feed large numbers
Food needs to be chosen carefullyFood needs to be chosen carefully
Table layout importantTable layout important
20. Guidelines for buffetGuidelines for buffet
Food that can be eaten while standing...pre- cutFood that can be eaten while standing...pre- cut
Selection of cold and hot, savoury and sweetSelection of cold and hot, savoury and sweet
Arrange plates napkins and cutlery so that guests canArrange plates napkins and cutlery so that guests can
help themselveshelp themselves
Attractive tableAttractive table
Drinks served at separate areaDrinks served at separate area
If possible have a few tables and chairs for peopleIf possible have a few tables and chairs for people
who prefer to sitwho prefer to sit
