Proposed WAEC 2026 Questions and Answers on Foods and Nutrition 3 (PRACTICAL) – Planning Session

Structured strictly in WAEC planning format:

• Menu
• Recipes
• Time Plan
• Shopping List
• Reasons / Nutritional Justification

QUESTION 1

A pregnant woman in her second trimester requires a nutritious meal rich in iron and protein.

(a) Plan a suitable two-course meal.

(b) Write the recipes.

(c) Prepare a time plan.

(d) List ingredients.

(e) Give reasons for your choice.

MODEL ANSWER

Menu

• Vegetable Fried Rice with Grilled Fish
• Fresh Orange and Carrot Juice

Recipes

Vegetable Fried Rice

Ingredients:

• 3 cups  rice
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup green peas
• 1 cup sweet corn
• 1 onion
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 stock cube
• Salt
• 1 whole fish (grilled separately)

Method:

1. Parboil rice.
2. Fry onion and vegetables lightly.
3. Add rice and seasoning.
4. Grill fish and serve together.

Orange & Carrot Juice

Ingredients:

• 3 oranges
• 2 carrots
• 1 tablespoon honey

Method:

1. Wash and peel.
2. Blend and strain.
3. Serve chilled.

Time Plan (2 Hours)

Reasons

• Rich in iron and protein.
• High vitamin C enhances iron absorption.

QUESTION 2

Plan and prepare a balanced meal for a 10-year-old child.

MODEL ANSWER

Menu

• Yam Porridge with Fish
• Banana Smoothie

Reasons

• Provides energy for growth.
• Contains protein for tissue repair.

QUESTION 3

Prepare a high-protein snack and beverage for a sports competition.

MODEL ANSWER

Menu

• Bean Cake (Akara)
• Soy Milk

Reasons

• Supplies protein for muscle repair.
• Provides sustained energy.

QUESTION 4

A diabetic patient requires a controlled carbohydrate meal.

MODEL ANSWER

Menu

• Unripe Plantain Porridge with Vegetable Sauce
• Cucumber & Lemon Drink

Reasons

• Low glycemic index.
• High fibre improves glucose control.

Proposed WAEC 2026 Questions and Answers on Foods and Nutrition 3 (PRACTICAL) – Planning Session

QUESTION 5

Prepare a low-cost nutritious meal for a family of four.

MODEL ANSWER

Menu

• Bean and Corn Porridge
• Zobo Drink

Reasons

• Affordable and nutrient-dense.
• High plant protein content.

QUESTION 6

Plan a two-course meal suitable for an elderly hypertensive patient.

MODEL ANSWER

Menu

• Steamed Rice with Vegetable & Grilled Chicken
• Watermelon Juice

Reasons

• Low salt content.
• High potassium supports blood pressure control.

QUESTION 7

Prepare a meal using locally available ingredients rich in protein.

MODEL ANSWER

Menu

• Moi Moi with Pap
• Groundnut Drink (Kunun Gyada)

Reasons

• Excellent plant protein sources.
• Easily digestible and culturally appropriate.

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