Steps to Meal Planning
Equipment Needed
Benefits of Meal Planning
Nutrition Definitions
Five Main Food Groups
100

Begin cooking!

What is Step 4?

100

This is an object used to cool stored food on the go.

What is an ice pack?

100

Instead of buying on-campus food, you’ll only be spending money of groceries for the whole week

What is "save money?"

100

It is the preparation of meals days in advance

What is meal prepping?

100

Poultry, red meat, seafood, and soy/tofu

What is protein?

200

Choose recipes to try out.

What is Step 1?

200

This item is used to store your food.

What is tupperware?

200

Food waste tends to occur when people do not cook, if you meal prep you will be cooking constantly.

What is "reduce waste?"

200

A measurement of food or drink

What is a serving?

200

Milk, milk substitute, and cheese

What is dairy?

300

Pack away your lunch when finished and store!

What is Step 5?

300

This instrument is used when eating your meals.

What are utensils?

300

Having your meals ready in the morning can save time while you’re on campus because you won’t be waiting in those long lines for Qdoba or Einstein’s.

What is "time saver?"

300

The amount of food consumed

What is a portion?

300

Carrots, lettuce, radish, and potato

What are vegetables?

400

Set aside time in the day to cook and begin when ready.

What is Step 3?

400

These are used to heat/cook food

What are ovens, stoves, and microwaves?

400

If you meal prep, the only thing that you should be worried about is finding a place to eat or a microwave.

What is "stress remover?"

400

The amount of food that should be consumed is

What is recommended serving size?

400

Berries, avocado, oranges, and melon

What are fruit?

500

Go grocery shopping!

What is Step 2?

500

This is used to carry your food

What is a lunch bag/box?

500

When you meal prep, it is easier for you to be able to make balanced meals for yourself by including all foods groups.

What is "balanced meals?"

500

Small amounts of food, typically eaten in between meals

What is a snack?

500

Quinoa, rice, legumes, popcorn, and oatmeal

What are grains?