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Meal Planning

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

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Class
Date
1.

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

a)

age of family members

b)

time available for food preparation

c)

frequency of eating out

d)

distance from a supermarket

2.

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

a)

save receipts from food purchases

b)

compare daily food costs with those of an average family

c)

determine percentage of income spent on food

d)

calculate average weekly food costs

3.

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

a)

preparing simple meals at home more often

b)

buying all packaged foods and convenience foods

c)

choosing economical main dishes

d)

reducing food waste

4.

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

a)

School Breakfast Program

b)

Child and Adult Care Food Program

c)

Food Stamp Program

d)

National School Lunch Program

5.

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

a)

preparing meals ahead of time and freezing them

b)

involving several family members in food planning and preparation

c)

cutting large pieces of meat into smaller portions for cooking

d)

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

6.

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

a)

grocery shopping is easier and more economical

b)

some meal preparation can be done ahead of time

c)

meals can be prepared faster

d)

meals can be more interesting and appealing

7.

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

a)

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

b)

tend to have a high nutrient density

c)

spoil easily

d)

require high level cooking skills prepare

8.

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

a)

grocery shopping is easier and more economical

b)

some meal preparation can be done ahead of time

c)

meals can be prepared faster

d)

meals can be more interesting and appealing

9.

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

a)

True

b)

False

10.

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

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Regular meal planning is less important for individuals because single adults typically have healthy eating habits.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

The Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP) provides coupons that senior citizens can use for the purchase low cost, nutritious foods.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Speed scratch cooking can help busy families eat together at home more often.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

One important factor in meal planning is setting up a food ____, a plan for managing money.

a)

multiple

b)

convenience

c)

budget

d)

scratch