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Culinary characteristics and ingredients of special, cultural and religious diets

Complete the following table by providing a brief description of each diet or regime, the health or other implication of failing to address the special requirement,
and one suitable adjustment, replacement or substitute ingredient.
Diet/regime Description Health/other implications Adjustment/replacement/

of failing to address special substitute ingredient
requirements
Elimination
diet The elimination diet is a  It can affect your
energy levels at the
 . Fruits with high fructose
like apples, apricots,
start. cherries, figs, mangoes,
food plan that eliminates  It can be triggering
for people who have
and nectarines
 Dairy products like
common food allergies overcome or are

managing eating
disorders.
cottage cheese, cream
cheese, milk, quark,
ricotta and yogurt
and food groups in order to
test your body’s reaction,
which could be
physical or emotional
The elimination diet is a
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requirements
food plan that eliminates

common food allergies
which could be

requirements
which could be
which could be

requirements

which could be
which could be

requirements
It can affect your energy
levels at the start.
 It can be triggering for
people who have
overcome or are
managing eating
disorders.

requirements
people who have

overcome or are
managing eating
disorders.
people who have
overcome or are
managing eating
disorders.

requirements

people who have
overcome or are
managing eating
disorders.
people who have

requirements
overcome or are
managing eating
disorders.
people who have
overcome or are
managing eating
disorders.
The elimination diet is a food plan that eliminates common food allergies
and food groups in order to test your body’s reaction, which could be

requirements
Macrobiotic The Macrobiotic diet is a strict diet that claims to reduce toxins. It A person who follows the  Whole Grains
diet involves eating whole grains and vegetables and avoiding foods high in macrobiotic diet does not
 Vegetables and seaweed
fat, salt, sugar, and artificial ingredients. eat animal products, which
may lead to nutritional  Pulses
deficiencies such as lack of
 Miscellaneous foods
protein, calcium, iron,
vitamin D, vitamin B12.
Fat-free/low A low-fat diet is an eating plan that substantially limits the amount of  Reduces intake of Fruits and vegetables
fat dietary fat consumed, regardless of the type of fat. Those who follow the nutrients
.  Low fat Dairy.
eating plan may be seeking weight loss, weight maintenance, or other
 Hard to sustain
outcomes like improved heart health.  Grains, Legumes and Pulses.
 May increase intake of  Skin Less Poultry.
less healthy foods
 Low fat Sweets
.  May not be effective for
long term weight loss.
Fluids only The human body is made of more than 50 percent water and needs fluid For those living with kidney Most food naturally contain
to function properly. it’s important to recognize which foods to count as disease having a limited water, including fruits,
fluid to help improve or maintain your health. ability to eliminate the fluid vegetables Beverages like
they take in can result in water, coffee drinks, shakes,
swelling of feet and legs, juice and soda are obvious
shortness of breath, sources of liquid. Ice, sherbet,
additional strain on the gelatine and soup also count
heart, heart failure.. as fluid

requirements
Gluten free A gluten-free diet is a diet that excludes foods containing gluten. If you've In some people, gluten can  foods that are naturally
been diagnosed with coeliac disease. Gluten is a protein found in wheat cause a variety of glutenfree such as fresh fruit
(including spelt, durum and atta), rye, barley and oats. unpleasant symptoms after and vegetables, fresh meats,
it’s eaten such as eggs, nuts and legumes, milk,
abdominal pain, diarrhoea, fats and oils and gluten-free
bloating, excessive wind, grains such as rice and corn.
tiredness, poor
 products that are gluten-
concentration and general
free according to their
aches and pains.
ingredients list.
Halal Halal simply means food that is allowed in Arabic: it is the diet and  Avoid all pork  A halal diet includes all
lifestyle of all followers of Islam, but few people know that the diet can products: this includes domestic birds, cattle,
be hugely beneficial in helping reduce high levels of cholesterol, foods such as biscuits, sheep, goats, camels,
saturated fat, and the negative effects of high levels of alcohol intake. pastry and cakes that buck, Rabbits, fish &
may have pork fat shellfish, locusts, fruit &
added (pork fat may be vegetables, dairy, eggs,
labelled as animal fat). pulses, and legumes
Avoid all food and
ingredients containing
alcohol. Avoid all
animal fat except
butter.
High Carbohydrates are a nutrient that provides energy and other health  Carbohydrates are  . High carbohydrate foods
carbohydrate/ benefits. Carbohydrates are present in all fruit and vegetables, breads present in all fruit and like fruits, vegetables,
low and grain products, and sugar and sugary foods. vegetables, breads and beans, oatmeal, and
carbohydrate grain products, and whole wheat grains
sugar and sugary foods. provide adequate

requirements
It is best to choose nutrition along with

carbohydrate-rich vitamins, minerals, and
foods that are healthy fibres, that are essential
and full of dietary fibre. for physical fitness and
Try to limit your intake overall health
of snack foods.
High or low The food and drinks we eat provide energy, which is measured in . Your energy (kJ) needs  Fats and alcohol are
energy (high or kilojoules. How much energy they provide depends on the amount of each day and how much high in kilojoules
low kilojoule) carbohydrate (sugars/starch), protein, fat and alcohol the food or drink energy you burn vary and  Protein and
contains, as well as the portion size. depend on: how active you carbohydrates provide
are in your daily activities moderate amounts of
kilojoules.
 the amount and type of
exercise you do  Dietary fibre is low in
kilojoules
 your height and weight. .  Water provides no
kilojoules (energy).
High or low A low-protein diet involves eating less protein than this each day. Some  Diets that are high in High Protein include:
protein people cannot tolerate high levels of protein as well as High-protein diets protein help to decrease
 Meat and poultry:
encourage eating more protein and fewer carbohydrates and fat to boost hunger, increase
weight loss, improve energy, and enhance athletic performance. satiety , boost metabolic  Seafood
rate.
 Eggs
Because of its potential
dangers and health risks, a  Dairy
low protein diet is not  Legumes Low protein
advisable include:
 Plant protein such as whole

requirements
grains, nuts, seeds, and

legumes.
 fruits and vegetables and
less or no animal protein.
kosher Kosher” is a term used to describe food that complies with the strict Specifically, they define the three categories on which
dietary standards of traditional Jewish law. which foods a person may this diet are based are the
or may not eat, and how following
they should be produced,  Dairy products
processed, and handled  Meat and poultry
before consumption. It also
determines which
combinations of foods
should be avoided
Lacto ovo A lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet is a primarily plant-based diet that excludes Eating enough protein is  May contribute to improve
meat, fish, and poultry but includes dairy and eggs. In the name, “lacto” essential for maintain diet quality .
refers to dairy products, while “Ovo” refers to eggs. Many people adopt a healthy bones, muscles ,  Good for your heart.
lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet to reduce their intake of animal products for organs , skin and hair .  Promoters balanced blood
ethical, environmental, or health reasons. sugar .
Hindu . The main staples of Hindu diet include grains such as rice, wheat and  . . the amount of fats  Meat
millet, a multitude of legumes such as mung or chickpeas, dairy products consumed in the
average Hindu diet can
 Fish
obtained from cows and water buffalo, a variety of spices, and
vegetables, many of them region specific. be high and although we  Poultry
do require fats in our
diet, we must be  Red Meat
cautious not to consume

requirements
too much .
Low gluten Many naturally gluten-free foods can be a part of a healthy diet: Beans, a person a gluten free diet  Beans, lentils, and fats free
seeds, legumes and nuts in their natural, unprocessed forms Grains, can still enjoy a wide and bean dip
starches or flours that can be part of a gluten-free diet include: Corn — varied diet. It is important to  Brown rice.
cornmeal, grits and polenta labelled gluten-free. read the labels of all  Sweet potatoes
packaged or prepared
foods .
Modified Potassium and sodium are electrolytes that help your body maintain fluid Consuming too little Vegetables, fruits , dairy and
sodium or and blood volume so it can function normally. However, consuming too potassium in your diet and proteins as part of a healthy
potassium little potassium and too much sodium can raise your blood pressure. too much sodium can raise diet .
your blood pressure.
Modified A texture modified diet is when a person regularly consumes texture a texture modified diet is There are main types of
texture modified foods and fluids (TMFs), which are meals or drinks that have most commonly needed in texture modified diets that are
been prepared in a special way to create a certain texture or consistency. patients with stroke , typically prescribed to people
progressive neurological with dysphagia
disorders .
 Blended
 Coarsely
 Finely minced
Diabetic (type A healthy eating plan for diabetes can include some sugar. It is ok to have making food for diabetes  Vegetables
1 and type a sprinkle of sugar on porridge or a scrape of jam on some low GI high suffers can also require a lot  Meat
2)/low fibre bread. However, foods that are high in added sugars and poor of planning and  Nuts
sugar/sugar sources of other nutrients should be consumed sparingly. consideration, but with a  Seeds
free sugar free food list .

requirements
vegan vegan diets may be  Grains

associated with an increased  Fruits and vegetables
The vegan diet is an eating plan that eliminates all animal products,
risk of several nutritional  Salads
including meat, fish, eggs, dairy and honey. deficiencies .
vegetarian The vegetarian diet involves abstaining from eating meat, fish and a well rounded vegetarian A vegetarian diet should
poultry. People often adopt a vegetarian diet for religious or personal diet can be healthy and include a diverse mix of fruits,
reasons, as well as ethical issues, such as animal rights nutrients . however, it may vegetables, grains and proteins
also increase health of .
failing to address special
requirements
Your risk of certain Grains, healthy fats and

nutritional deficiencies . proteins .
High fibre High Fibre comes only from plants, so you will need to include plenty of Fibre can be helpful for High fibre include:
plant sources in a balanced diet that includes a variety of nutritious people with certain
 Whole fruits
foods. digestive conditions.
Consult your doctor to  Vegetables
determine how much fibre
 Whole grains
you should be consuming,
and whether or not fibre  Legumes
supplements would be  Nuts and seeds
helpful.

requirements
A low cholesterol diet advocates consuming veggies, fruits, nuts, whole  Reduces intake of  Fruits and vegetables.
grains, lean animal proteins, seeds, and healthy fats. The diet restricts the nutrients
Low  Low Fat Dairy
cholesterol consumption of harmful fats and foods with high carbs.
.  Hard to sustain
 Grains, Legumes and Pulses
 May increase intake of  Lean Protein
less healthy foods
 Low Fat Sweets
.  May increase intake of
refined carbohydrates.
Drug-food interactions, food allergies, food intolerances and cultural and religious dietary sanctions
Complete the following table by providing a brief definition of each of the following terms and providing two examples of each.
Term Definition Examples
Drug-food A drug-food interaction occurs when your food and medicine interfere with one another. 1. Alcohol can be a problem when taken
interaction Interactions can happen with both prescription and over-the-counter medicines. These include with your medications for a number of
antacids, vitamins, and iron pills. Not all medicines are affected by food. Some, though, are reasons. First, alcohol itself is considered
affected by what you eat or when you eat it. a drug and as such, has side effects
2. Calcium-rich foods supplements either

1 hour before or 2 hours after taking the
antibiotic will allow the drug to still be
absorbed.
Food A food allergy occurs when the immune system responds to an allergen (an ingredient that is 1. Food allergy can trigger a severe
allergy harmless) in food. This triggers an immune reaction, which can range from mild to severe. The allergic reaction called
majority of food allergies in children are not severe and usually children will outgrow many anaphylaxis. This can cause life-
allergies with time. threatening signs and
symptoms.
2. Shock with a severe drop in
blood pressure symptoms can
be seen
Food Food intolerance’ is a term used widely to describe a variety of reactions that some people have 1. Affects your digestive system.
intolerance after eating or drinking certain foods. Unlike a food allergy, food intolerance is not caused by the
immune system reacting to the food.
2. Occurs when your digestive system
can’t break down certain foods.
Cultural 1. . Alcohol is generally avoided.

and
2. Beef is avoided.
religious
dietary
sanctions
Key health and legal consequences of failing to address special requirements

Complete the following table by providing at least one health and one legal consequence of the following scenarios.
Scenario Scenario Possible consequences

type
Allergic A customer orders coffee and cake in a bistro during a busy weekend lunch service. At the Health consequences
reaction time of ordering, they clearly state that they have an allergy to eggs and egg products and
Digestive system
check that the cake they are ordering is egg-free as advertised on the menu. The waiter
assures the customer that it is. When the waiter takes the order through to the kitchen, they
are careful to communicate to the kitchen staff that the customer has an egg allergy and they
write the allergy carefully on the docket. However, when the cake is served, a sauce
containing egg protein is added to the plate and it is served to the customer. The customer Legal consequences
suffers an allergic reaction requiring hospitalisation.
Recover for the damage
Anaphylaxis A resident in an aged care facility has a known allergy to tree nuts causing anaphylaxis. The Health consequences
allergy is clearly recorded in the resident’s medical records, in meal plans and as required by
all the legislation. However, there is a change to an ingredient in one of the sauces used in a Breathing block
standard recipe which is not picked up when stock is delivered. The resident unfortunately
Legal consequences
consumes a tiny amount of the sauce, suffers an anaphylactic reaction and passes away as a
result. Sue for the negligence
Food A person with a food intolerance to lactose is eating at a new restaurant. They forget to Health consequences
intolerance advise the staff about their dietary issue and, when the meal is brought to the table, they
Diarrhoea
notice that it has been topped with cheese. The addition of cheese wasn’t described on the
menu. They then advise the staff they have a lactose intolerance and ask them to return the
dish to the kitchen and prepare a new one. When the dish comes back to the table, the waiter
assumes that it is safe for them to eat. The next day, they suffer dietary symptoms similar to
having eaten lactose and the only thing that they can put it down to is the meal that they had Legal consequences
in the new restaurant. When they contact the restaurant, they discover that the cheese was
Get medical compensation
removed from the top of the dish and the same dish was re-served. The restaurant advises the
customer that there may have been some cheese throughout the dish as well.

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This document is Research report template

It is part of the supporting assessment resources for Assessment Task 1 of SITHCCC018

Culinary characteristics and ingredients of special, cultural and religious diets

Diet/regime Description Health/other implications Adjustment/replacement/

common food allergies overcome or are

Diet/regime Description Health/other implications Adjustment/replacement/

food plan that eliminates

Diet/regime Description Health/other implications Adjustment/replacement/

Diet/regime Description Health/other implications Adjustment/replacement/

common food allergies

Diet/regime Description Health/other implications Adjustment/replacement/

Diet/regime Description Health/other implications Adjustment/replacement/

people who have

Diet/regime Description Health/other implications Adjustment/replacement/

It can affect your energy

Diet/regime Description Health/other implications Adjustment/replacement/

Diet/regime Description Health/other implications Adjustment/replacement/

Diet/regime Description Health/other implications Adjustment/replacement/

Diet/regime Description Health/other implications Adjustment/replacement/

It is best to choose nutrition along with

Diet/regime Description Health/other implications Adjustment/replacement/

grains, nuts, seeds, and

Diet/regime Description Health/other implications Adjustment/replacement/

Diet/regime Description Health/other implications Adjustment/replacement/

vegan vegan diets may be  Grains

Your risk of certain Grains, healthy fats and

Diet/regime Description Health/other implications Adjustment/replacement/

Term Definition Examples

2. Calcium-rich foods supplements either

Cultural 1. . Alcohol is generally avoided.

Key health and legal consequences of failing to address special requirements

Scenario Scenario Possible consequences

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