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A good time plan will make the cooking process organized and enjoyable. Meals will be served in time. Properly sequenced time plan will enable the cook to serve dishes at the correct temperature and maintain correct texture of dishes.

All dishes should either be garnished or decorated before serving and this calls for greater creativity on the chef. Savoury dishes are garnished, and sweet dishes are decorated.

It is of great importance to select balanced meals with appropriate accompaniments, garnishes and decorations. A well balanced meal contains all the required nutrients in their correct quantities and proportions.

A pregnant woman should concentrate on increasing her nutrient intake, rather than her kilojoule intake, particularly in the first and second trimesters.

Meal planning can be described as planning diets which will provide nutrients in their required amounts and proportions. The process of planning meals calls for creativity and imagination on the part of the planner. If well-done it proves to be a satisfying and rewarding experience.

Food can be contaminated with harmful microbes that can cause diseases. The high temperatures that are involved in cooking kill the microbes.

After the completion of the digestion of food in the ileum by the action of intestinal juice secreted by the small intestinal wall, food is converted into a state in which it can be absorbed into the blood stream.

The body requires nutrients that we obtain from food for such purposes like growth, repair and maintenance. It also needs energy, warmth and resistance to a variety of infections.

Commercial kitchens are designed for food production and safety. They are planned to suite the intended use or business of the food outlet.