SITHCCC042 Prepare Food To Meet Special Dietary Requirements
SITHCCC042 Prepare Food To Meet Special Dietary Requirements
Culinary characteristics and ingredients of special, lifestyle, medical, allergen, cultural and religious diets
Complete the following table by providing a brief description of each diet or regime, the health or other implications of failing to address the special
dietary requirement, and at least one suitable adjustment, replacement or substitute ingredient.
Health/other implications of
Characteristic/ingredi Adjustment/replacement/
Description failing to address special
ent substitute ingredient
requirements
Special lifestyle diets
Lactoovo Following a vegetarian diet allows for the consumption of a The prevalence of obesity, heart Plant-based proteins derived
wide variety of meals and dairy products. Food items such as disease, high blood pressure, type from legumes such as peas
meat, fish, eggs, and milk will be unavailable. 2 diabetes, and certain types of and beans.
cancer decreases when individuals
experience failure.
Vegetarian Vegetarians abstain from consuming any food derived from There is a higher likelihood that you Seitan and jackfruit
animals that were slaughtered for the purpose of will develop heart disease, cancer,
consumption. Their diet provides them with sufficient type 2 diabetes, become
amounts of iron, vitamin B12, and omega-3 fatty acids. overweight, or have even more
severe health conditions.
Vegan A vegan abstains from consuming fish, prawns, or any other There is an increasing number of Substitute cheese with
animal derived products. They obtain none of their individuals who are experiencing seitan, tofu, or tempeh.
sustenance from animals. They exclusively consume plant- sadness and anxiety.
based food.
Pescatarian A Pescatarian is an individual who abstains from consuming Possible symptoms include Fruits and vegetables
meat but includes fish and crabs in their diet. They will impaired peripheral vision,
consume a substantial amount of nuts, seeds, fruits, compromised fine motor skills,
legumes, and cereals. Additional fish and other sources will tremors, migraines, insomnia, and
be included to ensure enough intake of calories and mood fluctuations.
beneficial fats.
Raw The raw food diet, commonly referred to as the foodist diet, permits only Pathogenic microorganisms such as Cream and cake
uncooked and unprocessed meals. Food cooked above 104°F (118°C) cannot Salmonella, Listeria,
be used. It is advisable not to clean, poison, or alter it in any kind. Campylobacter, and E. coli have the
potential to cause illness if they
contaminate your food.
Ketogenic The ketogenic diet is highly stringent in many aspects. One of the three most Possible health conditions include Kelan Athlete offers highquality
crucial nutrients is nearly depleted. On the ketogenic diet, you will abstain hypotension, nephrolithiasis, soy proteins
from consuming any plants, grains, fruits, or vegetables that have a high emesis, inadequate caloric intake, extracted with utmost purity.
sugar or carbohydrate content. and an elevated susceptibility to
cardiovascular disease.
Macrobiotic By adhering to a macrobiotic diet, you can effectively avoid consuming Reduce the quantity of fat. Some examples of grains are
hazardous substances. If you are a vegan, you abstain from consuming any buckwheat, barley, brown rice, and
food derived from animals. However, some individuals opt to consume only oats.
a little amount, often a few ounces, of organic meat and fish on a weekly
basis.
Flexitarian Flexitarians prioritise plant-based meals and minimally processed whole Result in inadequate intake of Free from gluten and
plant foods over animal items. Non-starchy vegetables include broccoli, vitamin B12, zinc, or iron. lactose.
Brussels sprouts, green beans, bell peppers, and leafy greens. Plantbased
protein-rich foods that are beneficial for your health include soy, tofu,
tempeh, lentils, and legumes.
SITHCCC042
This unit of competency requires that you modify standard recipes to prepare six different dishes that
cater to customers with special dietary requirements.
Your assessor and/or supervisor will observe you as you complete the practical tasks in the table
below.
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Millet.
Describe the cooking processes and methods that you used to ensure that the nutritional quality of the dish was maintained. Why did you choose the process that
you did? Why did you choose the equipment that you did?
Baking method. Digital food scale. You can either measure ingredients by weight or by volume while baking.
Stainless steel mixing bowls.
Silicone spatula.
Bench scraper.
Pastry blender.