Planning Meals & Meeting Nutritional Needs

An entrée is...

• a small portion of food, often shareable, that people eat before their main dish
• the main dish
• a side, like mashed potatoes or green beans
• the French term for dessert

All of the following are part of the meal appeal concept EXCEPT:

• flavor
• temperature
• color
• nutritional value

Meal planning is advantageous because

• it can help families budget
• it can help with family scheduling
• it can give families a picture of what kind of nutrition they are consuming
• all of the above

It is common for people to make substitutions or additions to recipe instructions, instead of following it strictly.

• True
• False

MyPlate and MyPyramid are government nutritional guides intended to help Americans make wiser food choices.

• True
• False

Studies show that family dinners benefit the overall well being of a child

• True
• False

Someone who is lactose intolerant has trouble digesting...

• apples
• bread
• ice cream
• meat

A food allergy and food intolerance mean exactly the same thing. The terms are interchangeable.

• True
• False

Women who become pregnant typically do not need to make changes to their diet if they are already healthy eaters

• True
• False

A vegan would only eat which of the following...

• a yogart
• cake with chocolate frosting
• an omlette
• a fruit salad