Unit 6 Meal Planning and Preparation

A menu included grilled chicken, mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, a corn muffin, iced tea or coffee, and vanilla ice cream for dessert. What is this meal lacking to make it more appealing?

• color 

• Shapes and sizes

• temperature

• texture

In which category is entertainment found in a budget?

• fixed expenses

• flexible expenses

• income

• spending money

The timetable and work plan should be planned before:

• preparing/cooking the food

• considering meal patterns and preferences

• reviewing the recipe

• planning the menu

Susan looked at a listing of foods to be served at a dinner party. She was looking at a:

• meal manager’s list.  

  
  

• meal’s guidelines. 

• menu.

• nutrition guide. 

Hannah is inviting her elderly Aunt Clara to her luncheon. Which meal planning principle will Hannah most likely consider?

• age and health concerns

• budgeted amount for food

• equipment available

• time and energy available

To help Sarah avoid spending the whole morning cleaning after breakfast, she should:

• clean as she cooks.

• load the dishwasher after the guests leave.

• wash all dishes by hand.

• wash all dishes the next day.

Sandy has diabetes. The nutrient on the food label she is most likely to check is:

• carbohydrates

• cholesterol

• protein

• sodium

Josh and Stephen like pizza, but their brother Will dislikes it. Their mom bought microwavable pizza and ground beef to make spaghetti. The factor most likely affecting their mom's food shopping choices is:

• family food preferences

• the family income

• family values

• meal managers shopping skills

The cook has completed the preparation and cooking of the food. What should be the next step? 

• plan the menu 

• complete the work plan

• set table 

• evaluate the meal 

The Jolly Mart sells hair care products in addition to fresh foods, canned foods, and frozen foods. This type of store is most likely a: 

• convenience store. 

• farmer’s market. 

• specialty store. 

• supermarket.