Food for Today ©2010

Chapter 16: Meal Planning

Chapter Summary

Meal planning can save money and help to ensure good nutrition. It requires time and energy, and utilizes family members’ skills as well as available equipment and foods. A food budget helps with meal planning. There are many strategies for setting up and meeting a budget. Food assistance programs help people have access to nutritious foods. When planning meals, people may look to convenience foods to help them save time. To plan appealing meals, pay attention to factors such as flavor, color, and texture. It is possible to plan a week’s worth of meals, and to plan meals for just one person.