Meal Planning for the Family

What’s Wrong?

Breakfast

Milk

Cornflakes with sliced banana

Toast

What’s Wrong?

Lunch

Chili

Crackers

Apple

Water

What’s Wrong?

Dinner

Hamburger

French fries

Vanilla Shake

Meal Planning Elements

#1 Dietary Guidelines

1. Eat _________ dense foods.

2. Balance ________ to manage _________.

3. Reduce _______, fats and added sugars, _______ grains and alcohol.

#1 Dietary Guidelines

4. Increase vegetables, _________, whole grains, milk, _________ and use oils in place of solid fats.

5. Build healthy _______ patterns that meet _________ needs over time at an appropriate ______ level.

6. Include ________ ________as part of healthy eating patterns.

#2 MyPlate Recommendations

Fruits Group

Vegetables Group

Grain Group

Protein Group

Dairy Group

Fruit and Vegetable Group

What are the recommendations?

Use a variety

Raw or cooked

Crisp or soft textures

Strong or sweet flavor

Brightens a meal with color

Vegetables used in salads, casseroles, stews, soups

Fruits used in juices, raw, desserts

Grain Group

What are the recommendations?

Breakfast

Toast, muffins, pancakes or grits

Cereal; cooked or ready to eat

Lunch and Dinner

Macaroni, spaghetti, noodles, rice

Breads, rolls, biscuits

Proteins Group

What are the recommendations?

Usually appear as the main dish

Meat found in soups, stews, casseroles or sandwiches.

Eggs used in custards and baked goods count as well.

Dairy Group

What are the recommendations?

Served as a beverage

Included in cereals, soups, main dishes, custards, puddings, baked goods.

Cubed or sliced cheese

Ice cream or yogurt

#3 Nutritional Balance

Meals should be planned for nutritional balance, appeal, and suitability to various individual and family circumstances.

Would this be appealing?

#4 Color

#5 Texture

#6 Size and Shape

#7 Flavor

#8 Temperature

#9 Heavy/Light

Parts of a Meal

Appetizers

Main Dish

Accompaniments

Salad

Dessert

Differences Between Families

Family Size

Age

Activity Level

Food Preferences

Time

Special Diets

Food Budget

Meal Management

Resource Skills

Time Management

Organize kitchen

Assemble all ingredients

Dovetail

Clean up as you go

Shopping strategies

Preparing larger quantities of food

Cost of Convenient Foods

May increase expense and lower quality

Time saved may be of greater value

Shopping Tips

Fruits and vegetables in season are generally at their lowest price.

Plan menu around grocery ads.

Make a weekly menu plan.

Make a list and use it.

Summary

When planning a meal for your family don’t forget these main points:

1. Include the meal planning elements.

2. Understand the different parts of a meal.

3. Be aware of various needs among the family.

4. Use your meal management resources.

Family Food Profile

Complete the Family Food Profile Project.

Due in one week.

Home Cooking Assignment #2

Plan, prepare, evaluate and serve an aesthetically pleasing meal for your family.