Meal Planning and Budgeting

Meal planning can help you:

•  Avoid wasting food

•  Spend more money

• Eat more snacks

• Forget to cook

A budget for groceries helps you:

• Spend without limits

• Plan your meals and expenses

• Buy only expensive items

• Ignore food prices

What is the first step in meal planning?

• Going grocery shopping

•  Deciding on recipes

• Throwing away old food

• Cooking without a plan

A grocery list helps you:

• Remember only junk food

• Stay organized and focused while shopping

• Spend more time in the store

• Avoid fresh produce

When planning meals, you should consider:

• Your budget and nutritional needs

• Only your favorite foods

• Randomly choosing items

• Ignoring portion sizes

What is a benefit of batch cooking?

• It requires more cooking time

• It makes meals less flavorful

• It saves time and effort during the week

• It encourages unhealthy eating habit

When creating a meal plan, it’s important to consider:

• Dietary preferences and restrictions

• Only your favorite foods

• How much takeout you can afford

• Random recipes without checking ingredients

What is the purpose of checking pantry inventory before meal planning?

• To create a grocery list of only new items

• To avoid buying unnecessary duplicates

• To utilize what you already have

• To decide to order takeout instead

Which strategy can help reduce grocery costs?

• Shopping whenever you feel hungry

• Buying only brand-name products

• Purchasing seasonal fruits and vegetables

• Avoiding store sales

What should you do if you have leftover ingredients after meal prep?

• Throw them away

• Forget about them until they spoil

• Incorporate them into new meals

• Store them without a plan