Title: Prepare a modified recipe to meet dietary needs.
Course: Nutrition and Wellness (19253-36) > Section: Planning Menus and Preparing Food

Preparation should include both original and modified recipes and comparing similarities and differences in taste, texture, cost, and nutritive value.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What would happen if those responsible for family meals decided not to modify recipes to meet dietary needs?
- What can be done when family members refuse to follow dietary guidelines for their health conditions?

Communication

- What skills are needed to evaluate and modify recipes to meet dietary needs?
- Why are some people resistant to modifying recipes for healthier eating?

Leadership

- What leadership skills enable the modification of recipes to meet the dietary needs of family members?
- How can others be persuaded that lowering fat and sugar content of many recipes is the healthier choice?

Management

- What resources are needed to modify recipes to meet dietary needs? What are sources of modified recipes?
- Why are modified recipes often healthier than their originals?