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WorksheetsMeal Planning
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which of the following is NOT generally a factor that determines how much money a family spends on food?
age of family members
time available for food preparation
frequency of eating out
distance from a supermarket
All of the following are possible steps in setting up a food budget EXCEPT ___.
save receipts from food purchases
compare daily food costs with those of an average family
determine percentage of income spent on food
calculate average weekly food costs
Which of the following is NOT a cost cutting strategy to reduce the food budget?
preparing simple meals at home more often
buying all packaged foods and convenience foods
choosing economical main dishes
reducing food waste
Which of the following government programs provides families with an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card that can be used for essential food purchases?
School Breakfast Program
Child and Adult Care Food Program
Food Stamp Program
National School Lunch Program
All of the following are time saving food preparation techniques EXCEPT___.
preparing meals ahead of time and freezing them
involving several family members in food planning and preparation
cutting large pieces of meat into smaller portions for cooking
preparing multiple dish meals that include appetizers, entree, salad, and dessert
Which of the following is NOT a typical advantage of weekly meal planning?
grocery shopping is easier and more economical
some meal preparation can be done ahead of time
meals can be prepared faster
meals can be more interesting and appealing
Convenience foods slip easily into meal planning, but on e of their drawbacks is that they ____.
tend to be high in fat, sodium, and added sugar
tend to have a high nutrient density
spoil easily
require high level cooking skills prepare
Which of the following is NOT true concerning meal planning for individuals?
grocery shopping is easier and more economical
some meal preparation can be done ahead of time
meals can be prepared faster
meals can be more interesting and appealing
Even with a food budget, weekly spending may vary depending on the need for staples or in order to take advantage of sales.
True
False
Convenience foods generally cost more because they contain only the highest quality ingredients.
True
False
Regular meal planning is less important for individuals because single adults typically have healthy eating habits.
True
False
The Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP) provides coupons that senior citizens can use for the purchase low cost, nutritious foods.
True
False
Speed scratch cooking can help busy families eat together at home more often.
True
False
One important factor in meal planning is setting up a food ____, a plan for managing money.
multiple
convenience
budget
scratch
