Meal Planning

Which of the following is NOT generally a factor that determines how much money a family spends on food?

• age of family members

• time available for food preparation

• frequency of eating out

• distance from a supermarket

All of the following are possible steps in setting up a food budget EXCEPT ___.

• save receipts from food purchases

• compare daily food costs with those of an average family

• determine percentage of income spent on food

• calculate average weekly food costs

Which of the following is NOT a cost cutting strategy to reduce the food budget?

• preparing simple meals at home more often

• buying all packaged foods and convenience foods

• choosing economical main dishes

• reducing food waste

Which of the following government programs provides families with an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card that can be used for essential food purchases?

• School Breakfast Program

• Child and Adult Care Food Program

• Food Stamp Program

• National School Lunch Program

All of the following are time saving food preparation techniques EXCEPT___.

• preparing meals ahead of time and freezing them

• involving several family members in food planning and preparation

• cutting large pieces of meat into smaller portions for cooking

• preparing multiple dish meals that include appetizers, entree, salad, and dessert

Which of the following is NOT a typical advantage of weekly meal planning?

• grocery shopping is easier and more economical

• some meal preparation can be done ahead of time

• meals can be prepared faster

• meals can be more interesting and appealing

Convenience foods slip easily into meal planning, but on e of their drawbacks is that they ____.

• tend to be high in fat, sodium, and added sugar

• tend to have a high nutrient density

• spoil easily

• require high level cooking skills prepare

Which of the following is NOT true concerning meal planning for individuals?

• grocery shopping is easier and more economical

• some meal preparation can be done ahead of time

• meals can be prepared faster

• meals can be more interesting and appealing

Even with a food budget, weekly spending may vary depending on the need for staples or in order to take advantage of sales.

• True

• False

Convenience foods generally cost more because they contain only the highest quality ingredients.

• True

• False