Meal Pattern and Menu Planning

It is the task of listing down foods that complement one another. It is the initial part of meal preparation.

• meal pattern

• menu planning

It is a menu-planning tool used to develop menus for a specific age group.

• meal pattern

• menu planning

It is the most important meal of the day.

• breakfast

• lunch

• dinner

• supper

It is a lighter meal eaten at night time.

• breakfast

• lunch

• dinner

• supper

It is the noontime meal.

• breakfast

• lunch

• dinner

• supper

It is the last main meal of the day.

• breakfast

• lunch

• dinner

• supper

It is the number of food groups that should be present in one's meal pattern.

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

This refers to the restrictions in family member's diet because of some reasons like religion.

• Food Budget

• Nutritional Needs of the Family

• Likes and Dislikes of Family Members

• Family Culture and Preference

This refers to the amount and quality of food to be bought.

• Food Budget

• Nutritional Needs of the Family

• Likes and Dislikes of Family Members

• Family Culture and Preference

This refers to the satisfaction that one gets while eating the food.

• Food Budget

• Nutritional Needs of the Family

• Likes and Dislikes of Family Members

• Family Culture and Preference