Meal Planning
Home Economics · 50 practice questions
Principles of meal planning; dietary needs and meals for special occasions and groups; preparation and serving of meals; snacks and beverages (meaning, types, functions); table setting, table manners and hostessing.
- Identify factors that influence the choice and preparation of food for the family.
- Plan meals for special occasions such as weddings, birthdays and anniversaries.
- Plan meals for special groups such as vegetarians, invalids/convalescents and HIV/AIDS or COVID patients.
- Identify types of snacks/beverages and their functions.
- Compare types of table setting.
- Describe table manners and the qualities of a good host.
Try a few questions
- Practice question 1
A well-rounded breakfast mainly should include
- A.a source of protein, carbohydrate and some fruit or vegetable
- B.only sugary foods with no other nutrients
- C.a single food item with no variety
- D.foods chosen with no nutritional consideration
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A. a source of protein, carbohydrate and some fruit or vegetable
Balanced breakfasts combine these food groups for good nutrition.
- Practice question 2
Cooking in bulk for the week mainly helps a family to
- A.increase daily cooking time significantly
- B.reduce daily cooking time and food waste
- C.increase the amount of food wasted
- D.have no effect on time or waste management
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B. reduce daily cooking time and food waste
Bulk cooking saves daily effort and can reduce waste through planning.
- Practice question 3
The purpose of table setting is mainly to
- A.make dining more chaotic and inconvenient
- B.hide the food from the diners
- C.increase the time needed to eat
- D.make the dining experience organized, attractive and convenient
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D. make the dining experience organized, attractive and convenient
Good table setting improves the order and appeal of a meal.
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