Factors which would influence Rehana’s selection of foods are as follows

• Energy Requirement Rehana’s husband’s energy requirement will depend upon whether he is a heavy, moderate or sedentary worker.
• Children’s Requirements Rehana’s children will require food according to their age. Food for infants, pre-school children, school going children or adolescents have to be planned according to their age group. ‘
•  Locally Available Foods As Rehana’s family is living in a coastal area, seafood and fish are cheaper and so will be a regular constituent of their meals.
•  Available Medium for Cooking They may use coconut oil for cooking, as it is abundantly available in coastal areas. 

Reasons for Rehana to plan the meals for her family are as follows  

• The family members should get the nutrients they require.
• The meals should give a feeling of satiety.
• The meals should have variety in food groups, colour, texture, taste, flavour etc so that the family members are interested in eating. 
• Rehana should save time, money and energy by planning the meals.