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Definition of packed meals, foods suitable for packed meals points to consider when packing, and materials suitable.

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PACKED MEALS

Mrs. M. Pitt

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What are Packed Meals?

• A meal prepared at home (usually lunch) and are packaged and carried elsewhere to be eaten.

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Events that May Require a Packed Meal

• Cricket match• School outing (field trip)• School/ work• Picnics

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Points to Consider When Planning and Preparing Packed Meals

• Pack sufficient foods for the dietary needs of each person depending on age, gender, etc. That is, meal should provide a balanced meal.

• Include a variety of flavours, colours and textures.

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Points to Consider…

• Avoid products that can become contaminated readily.

• Avoid junk foods. ( foods that provide very little or except for sugar and fat)

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Points to Consider…

• Include foods that are ready to eat with minimum of cutlery and waste, bearing in mind that it will be consumed in an awkward place.

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Materials and Equipment Suitable for Packaging Packed Meals

• Plastic lunch boxes• Aluminum foil• Polythene bags• Vacuum flasks (thermos) • foil cartons• Insulated freezers bags • Clingfilm• Plastic bottles• Insulated picnic

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Guidelines for Packaging Packed Meals

• Wrap foods carefully in secure packaging such as aluminum foil and plastic cling wrap to prevent air from getting in and making them dry.

• All bottles and vacuum flasks should be carefully and tightly covered and sealed to prevent spills.

• Vacuum flasks or insulated bags should be used for hot or cold beverages, dishes or items.

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Guidelines for Packaging…

• Delicate food should be packaged over heavy ones so that it does not become crushed or damaged in transit.

• Pack salad dressings separately from vegetables. Salad dressing causes vegetables to wilt.

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Suitable Foods

The type of foods to take depends on mode of transport and place at which the meal is to be eaten.

• Whole fruits and vegetables. E.g. tomato, carrots, cucumber and lettuce.

• Sandwiches, rolls or pastry, with protein filling, for example eggs, chicken parts; salads example chicken, potato, egg. The can be used as main dishes.

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Suitable Foods

• Fresh fruits for example mangoes, oranges as well as canned fruits can be used as dessert.

• Cupcakes, slice of cake, Swiss or jelly roll, doughnuts, cookies and biscuits can be used as dessert.

• Beverages such as fruit juices, iced tea, hot tea, coffee, cocoa.

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References

• Alexander etal, (2002). Caribbean Home Economics in Action. Heinemann.

• Tull, Anita (1987). Food and Nutrition, Oxford.

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