Nutrition & Menu Planning Flashcards

Which dietary approach emphasizes whole grains, lean protein, healthy fats, and low sodium, and is frequently recommended by cardiologists?

Answer: DASH diet

The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet is clinically proven to reduce blood pressure and improve cardiovascular health.

In menu costing, 'contribution margin' is calculated as:

Answer: Selling price minus food cost

Contribution margin = selling price – food cost; it represents how much each menu item contributes to covering overhead and profit.

Which condition results from a deficiency of Vitamin C?

Answer: Scurvy

Scurvy is caused by severe Vitamin C deficiency and presents with bleeding gums, poor wound healing, and fatigue due to impaired collagen synthesis.

When planning a menu for a vegan guest, which ingredient must be avoided?

Answer: Honey

Vegans avoid all animal-derived products, including honey, which is produced by bees; the other options are all plant-based.

The process of adding nutrients to a food product that were not originally present (e.g., adding Vitamin D to milk) is called:

Answer: Fortification

Fortification adds nutrients not naturally present in a food, while enrichment restores nutrients lost during processing.

A 'spoken menu' or 'verbal menu' format is most appropriate in which dining setting?

Answer: Fine dining tableside service

Spoken menus, where servers recite daily specials or entire offerings verbally, are characteristic of high-end fine dining to enhance personalized service.

Which nutrient is most responsible for muscle repair and synthesis after physical training?

Answer: Protein

Protein provides amino acids needed to repair micro-tears in muscle fibers and synthesize new muscle tissue after exercise.