Family Meal Planning

What is the importance of meal planning?

• Meal planning is time-consuming and expensive

• Meal planning helps save time, money, reduces food waste, promotes healthier eating habits, and better nutrition.

• Meal planning leads to unhealthy eating habits

• Meal planning does not help in reducing food waste

How can you ensure nutritional balance in family meals?

• Consume only sugary snacks

• Eat only fast food

• Include a variety of food groups, practice portion control, limit processed foods, and plan meals ahead.

• Skip meals regularly

Name one meal prep technique that can save time during the week.

• Ordering takeout every night

• Cooking a new meal from scratch daily

• Batch cooking

• Freezing individual ingredients

What is the purpose of a plate template when planning meals?

• To serve as a coaster for drinks

• To practice drawing circles on paper

• To visually divide the plate into sections for different food groups and ensure a balanced meal.

• To use as a frisbee during mealtime

Why is it important to involve family members in preparing meals?

• It hinders creativity and innovation

• It increases the chances of food poisoning

• It leads to conflicts and arguments

• It promotes bonding, teaches valuable life skills, encourages healthier eating habits, and allows for shared responsibilities.

How can you make serving family meals more enjoyable?

• Use disposable plates and utensils

• Eat in complete silence

• Involve everyone in meal preparation, try new recipes, create a pleasant dining atmosphere, and engage in meaningful conversations.

• Serve only bland food

What are some tips for cleaning up after family meals?

• Leave food scraps on dishes

• Use dirty sponges to clean

• Scrape off leftovers, soak dishes, scrub dishes, dry dishes, wipe down surfaces.

• Throw dishes away

What are the benefits of batch cooking for family meals?

• Higher overall cost

• Less variety in meals

• Multiple benefits such as time-saving, stress reduction, meal planning assistance, healthier eating habits, and cost savings.

• Increased risk of food waste

How can you involve children in meal planning?

• Let children eat only junk food

• Let children skip meals altogether

• Let children watch TV instead of involving them

• Let children choose a meal for the week, take them grocery shopping, and involve them in meal preparation.

What are some healthy snack options to include in family meal planning?

• Fresh fruits, vegetables with hummus or yogurt dip, nuts, whole grain crackers with cheese, air-popped popcorn, homemade trail mix

• Sugary drinks

• Candy bars

• Potato chips