Menu Planning Quiz

What is menu planning?

• Planning for a special occasion only

• Listing down specific food and dishes desired for one meal

• Choosing random dishes for a meal

• Making a grocery list

What is one advantage of proper menu planning?

• It requires a lot of time and energy

• It guarantees expensive meals every day

• It limits the variety of meals

• It ensures adequate nutrition for the family

What is the economic phase of menu planning?

• Planning meals to be visually appealing

• Planning meals according to the amount of time and energy available

• Planning meals to meet the nutrient requirements

• Planning meals to meet the food budget

What is one factor to consider in determining the food budget?

• Size and composition of the family

• The family's favorite color

• The number of pets in the household

• The family's favorite TV show

How can one minimize the cost of meals?

• Utilize leftovers

• Make excessive use of convenience foods

• Use expensive food items when planning dishes

• Include foods out of season

What is the managerial phase of menu planning?

• Planning meals to be visually appealing

• Planning meals to meet the food budget

• Planning meals to meet the nutrient requirements

• Planning meals according to the amount of time and energy available

What is one way to minimize the amount of time and energy in meal preparation?

• Plan meals that require excessive use of the same equipment

• Plan meals that require last minute attention for all

• Plan meals according to your capabilities

• Plan meals that cannot be prepared in advance

What is the aesthetic phase of menu planning?

• Planning meals to meet the nutrient requirements

• Planning meals to be visually appealing

• Planning meals according to the amount of time and energy available

• Planning meals to meet the food budget

What is one way to plan meals that are pleasing and satisfying?

• Plan only one texture

• Plan only one mode of preparation

• Plan only one type of food selected

• Plan a variety of color

What is the goal of meal management in terms of nutrition?

• To spend a lot of money on food

• To have a lack of knowledge about proper diet

• To maintain a happy, healthy family through good nutrition

• To serve nutritionally inadequate meals