Foad - Aditi Sit Type of food I would like both my grandparents and grandchildren to have a balanced diet as the body needs the right nutrients at their age. To get the proper nutrition from your diet, you should consume the majority of your daily calories through fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and lean proteins. Fora child the food intake may vary based on their growth patterns. Healthy food is required so that it helps the child to concentrate, learn, stay energised and grow. A balanced diet is required so that the child doesnt develop deficiencies. They should have enough fluid intake especially water and limited cold drinks. Kids are active and require a lot of energy throughout the day, Food with high energy should be given such as nuts, seeds, yogurt, cream and milk. Fruit and vegies give your child energy, vitamins, anti-oxidants, fiber and water. They help protect your child's body against all kinds of diseases. Grain foods such as cereal. rice. is required to give the child the energy to grow and learn, Foods with lots of protein include meat. fish, chicken eggs, beans, lentils, chickpeas, tofu and nuts is important for your child's growth and muscle development. These foods also contain other useful vitamins and minerals Children become picky and sometimes feeding them healthy food can be a task, hence the food needs to be disguised with something that tastes and looks good, Food such as multigrain baked chips, bread with cream spread, favored yogurt, fruit cake fried vegetable with dips and cheese, veg/ non-veg atta rolls, favored milk, badam/ almond tadoo. Sweets and junk food such as cake, chips, and fizzy drinks should be given on occasions In the case of my grandparents, with old age they have begun to eat less so | would make sure your diet has enough variety to include all the nutrition you need. | would encourage them to eat foods that are nutrient dense rather than energy dense, including eggs, lean meats, fish, liver, low-fat dairy foods, nuts and seeds, legumes, fruit and vegetables, wholegrain breads, porridge and cereals. As their bones start to become weak, spending time outside and having yogurt would increase their vitamin D intake. They should have foods that are naturally high in fiber to encourage bowel health. Food should be prepared such that are soft and easy to digest. Plenty of fruits should be eaten as they are antioxidants like vitamin C and vitamin € - can help keep your cells healthy. | want my family to eat organic and natural food, preferrably home grown from a sustainable food system.Food System A food system is a process that aims to create a more direct link between the producers (farmers) of food and fiber and the consumers of the food. This system consists of several components, including production, processing, distribution, consumption, and waste disposal. Sustainable food systems maintain a healthy ecosystem and have minimalimpact on the environment. How? Where? Relining Why? Locally grown food aol gardens and farming Mindful eating encourages individuals to be aware of our complex food system. It invites participation in ethical consumerism and sustainable farming and agriculture. Someone who eats mindfully becomes aware of the interconnection of earth and living beings. Natural, cultural, and biological ways to manage insects, weeds, seeeeeeee andother pests Using methods such as crop rotations, animal manures, ++ legumes , mechanical cultivation, mineral-bearing rocks to maintain soil fertility and productivity. seeeee Limited use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, growth regulators, and livestock feed additives. Buying fresh food from farmers supports family farms and circulates money within the community. Orgenic foods should be purchased and cultivated, if possible, since they are grown with little or no artificial pesticides or fertilizers. The fertility of our soil is maintained and improved The availability and quality of water are protected and ‘enhanced Our biodiversity is protected; farmers, farm workers, and all other factors have a stable income The food we eat is affordable and promotes our health ‘The earth has the ability to absorb the energy flow, waste discharged and green house gas emission.