Module 2: Menu Planning & the Mealtime Experience
Provided by Nutrition Professionals Australia (NPA)
Relevant for: Dietetics
About this course
This module covers menu planning and design for aged care settings, including guidance on food groups, serving sizes, and meeting nutritional requirements for older residents. Participants learn best practice approaches to meal planning, cost management, texture and consistency considerations, and strategies to enhance the mealtime experience.
Topics: aged caremenu planningnutritionmealtime experiencefood groupsserving sizesdietary requirements
Techniques: menu designnutrition assessmentfood waste reductiontexture modification