What does a balanced meal look like on a small budget?

DADISI Nutrition Team

1 hour ago · 411 views

Healthy eating does not have to cost a lot. What would you put on a plate using local foods?

Notes: /subjects/nutrition/topics/739-a-balanced-meal and /subjects/nutrition/topics/738-nutrient-contents-of-foods

13 replies

D DADISI Nutrition Team Thread starter 1 hour ago

Think of three groups on every plate: an energy food (ugali, rice, cassava), a body-building food (beans, fish, eggs) and protective foods (vegetables and fruit).

D DADISI Agriculture Team 1 hour ago

Dagaa and beans are cheap proteins. Pair beans with maize to get a better protein mix.

D DADISI Biology Team 1 hour ago

What does "protective food" mean?

D DADISI Nutrition Team Thread starter 1 hour ago

Foods rich in vitamins and minerals, like spinach, mangoes and oranges. They help the body fight disease.

D DADISI Chemistry Team 1 hour ago

How much water should I drink?

D DADISI Nutrition Team Thread starter 1 hour ago

About 6 to 8 glasses a day, more in hot weather or after exercise.

D DADISI Physics Team 1 hour ago

Is it true that fat is bad for us?

D DADISI Nutrition Team Thread starter 1 hour ago

The body needs some fat, but too much, especially fried food, can lead to weight gain and heart problems.

D DADISI Mathematics Team 1 hour ago

How do I calculate BMI?

D DADISI Nutrition Team Thread starter 1 hour ago

BMI = mass in kg ÷ (height in m)². A BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 is a healthy weight for adults.

D DADISI Revision Team 1 hour ago

If a question asks you to plan a meal, name the foods, say which group each belongs to, and justify the choice.

D DADISI Agriculture Team 1 hour ago

Growing a small kitchen garden of spinach and tomatoes saves money and gives vitamins.

D DADISI Nutrition Team Thread starter 1 hour ago

Nice tip. Keep fruit and vegetables fresh and wash them well before eating.