Meal management, planning and recipie modifications

• What is a benefit of planning meals?

  Healthier, balanced meals
• How does meal planning affect grocery shopping?

  It makes shopping more efficient
• What can meal planning save money on?

  Dining out and takeaways
• What factors should be considered when meal planning?

  • Healthy eating guidelines
  • Specific dietary requirements
  • Availability of foods
  • Resources
  • Time
  • Money
  • Food preparation and cooking equipment
  • Skills and knowledge
  • Occasion
  • People
• What is the first step in designing a menu for an exam?

  Read the exam question thoroughly
• What should you do with the exam paper when designing a menu?

  Draw a box with a ruler
• What should be included in a menu title?

  A descriptive title for the menu
• How should a menu be organized?

  Divided into courses
• What should be drawn on the side of the menu page?

  A mini food pyramid
• What must be checked regarding the foods selected for a menu?

  They meet specific requirements
• What should be stated for each food in the menu?

  Food type and cooking method
• What should be included with each course or meal?

  A drink
• Why are recipes modified?

  • Meet healthy eating guidelines
  • Cater for specific dietary requirements
  • Add interest or variety
  • Increase or decrease quantity
  • Substitute expensive ingredients
  • Suit personal likes or dislikes
• What is one reason for modifying a recipe?

  To meet healthy eating guidelines
• What can be done to increase or decrease the quantity served in a recipe?

  Modify the recipe
• What is a common reason for substituting ingredients in a recipe?

  To use less expensive ingredients
• What is one way to cater to specific dietary requirements in recipes?

  Modify the ingredients used
• How can recipes be modified to suit personal preferences?

  By adjusting ingredients based on likes