The factors to consider when planning food for invalid and convalescent are Time available, budget, allergies, food dislikes, availability of foods.
<h3>Who is a convalescent?</h3>
A convalescent is an individual that just recovered from an illness while and invalid is an individual that is weakened due to an injury or an ongoing illness.
When preparing a meal for both the invalid and convalescent the following factors should be considered:
Time available: Time for preparation of food should be considered as this may affect the duration of their medication.
Budget: The meal should be planned based on the money available.
Allergies: The food should be devoid of any form of constituents that may cause allergies.
