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26~29 Hong Gin, Elroy, Mark, Justin (Home Econs)

TEENAGERS

Factors to be considered when planning meals for teenagers

1)	 Nutritional needs - children, teenagers and elderly people have different dietary needs and thus require special diet.

2)	 Consider the Appeal - when planning a meal, it is good to include a variety of colours, shapes, flavours and textures. Using a range of ingredients and cooking methods will make the food more appealing.

Methods of cooking that are suitable for teenagers

Sauteing, Steaming, Roasting, Grilling and Baking

-	Each method work with different dishes

-	Fairly simple to learn.

-	Healthiest ways to prepare food (they are methods that don't require much fat)

Explain how food should be served to teenagers

-	Appealing – It should taste good, looks colourful, variety of shapes, flavours and texture. Wide range of ingredients and cooking methods makes the food more appealing.

One suitable recipe for the teenagers

Detox with Oatmeal & Fresh Berries

-	Soluble Fiber, which clears out the crud in your digestive system

-	Eaten during Breakfast : Gives you the energy for the day

Ingredients

-	½ cup quick-cook 1-minute oatmeal (skip the instant kind – it has more salt and sugar)

-	1 cup skim milk

-	¼ cup fresh or frozen berries

Recipe

-	Mix milk and oatmeal in a microwavable bowl (add more or less milk depending on desired thickness)

-	Then, microwave for about a minute.

-	Stir, then add berries