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MEAL PLANNING

ClassNotes Team 3 MIN READUPDATED 8 JUL 2026

FOOD AND NUTRITION SSS1 THIRD TERM   

WEEK 6

MEAL PLANNING

CONTENT

  • Meaning of meal planning
  • Importance of meal planning.
  • Factors that influence meal planning.

MEANING OF MEAL PLANNING

Meal planning is the act of organizing a meal/menu for a person, family or group of people.  These can be done when all the food nutrients are considered.  No single food can contain all the nutrients needed by the body; also food can also contain two or more nutrients, which is referred to as a mixed diet.

IMPORTANCE OF MEAL PLANNING

1.       Meal planning is a good guide for the purchase of food needed at home.

2.       Meal planning makes the service of a balanced meal regular and consistent.

3.       It allows…