Modify recipes to meet special dietary needs.

Modification should include

• medical conditions (e.g., chronic illness, allergies) resulting in special dietary needs (e.g., nut-free, gluten-free)
• diets guided by religious traditions (e.g., kosher, halal)
• personal-choice diets, including vegetarian (e.g., pescatarian, lacto-ovo, vegan)
• American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association, and other resources for information about dietary requirements.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• How do special dietary needs affect nutrition?
• Where can one find up-to-date resources for dietary requirements?

Communication

• How are special dietary needs distinguished?
• How are specialized dietary plans organized?

Leadership

• How can a purchasing system help to ensure nutritious food sources?

Management

• What is included in different specialized dietary plans?
• What are examples of different specialized dietary plans?