TERMS
What is Food?
This is any solid or liquid substance taken into the body provides the body with the necessary components to enable growth, to replace damage and worn out tissues and to enable the body to function normally
Under nutrition
An insufficient total intake of nutrients
Lunch
A meal eaten at midday which is usually lighter than the evening meal.
Appetizer
The first course of a meal. A small portion of food consumed before a meal as a means of stimulating the appetite
Courses
The division of a meal
Nutrients
Chemical elements found in food that are used to nourish the body
Balanced diet
A diet that provides the correct amount of nutrients for the needs of an individual
Dinner
The main meal of the day usually eaten in the evening.
Dessert
The word Desserts originates from the french word Desservir which means “to clear the table”. Its the course that concludes a meal and usually consists of sweet items such as cakes, pastries, puddings, ice cream, pies,etc.
Buffet
A meal consisting of several dishes from which guest serve themselves.
Nutrition
The study of nutrients and their relationship with living things
Breakfast
The first meal of the day. It usually breaks the fast, a period of time when food is not eaten. (during sleep).
Supper
A light evening meal usually eaten late in the evening.
Accompaniment
a food item that complements another food item.
Buffet - a type of meal service in which people serve themselves from a list of food items usually arranged on a table.
Types of courses
1. One Course / Main Course
2. Two Course
3. Three Course
Diet
The food a person normally eats every day.
Meal
A portion of food eaten at one sitting
High Tea
The meal eaten at about 6 o’clock in the evening which usually consist of a cooked dish with a drink and some form of cake or biscuit.
HORS D OEUVRES
small bite size food items that are served before dinner
Types of menus
1. A La Carte
2. Table d' Hote
3. Static
4. Cyclic
Malnutrition
An incorrect or unbalanced intake of nutrients
Brunch
A mid morning meal usually eaten instead of breakfast and lunch. Brunch items are usually heavier than breakfast but lighter than lunch. Brunch time is usually 11:00 am.
Menu
A list of dishes to be served at a specific time
Cover
the place setting at a table for one person.
Types of breakfast
1. Light
2. Medium
3. Heavy