AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition · 8585
Specification 3.2.3.1 · Paper 1
Revise: Healthy Diet Guidelines and Meal PlanningA balanced diet supplies the energy and nutrients a person needs in suitable amounts. Variety matters because no single food supplies everything the body needs. Meal planning therefore involves more than choosing a dish: it means considering its ingredients, portion size, cost and place in the person's overall diet.
- Revise: Planning for Life Stages and Dietary Groups
A diet providing suitable amounts and proportions of energy and nutrients to meet a person’s needs.