1. A Guide to Better Meal Planning

2. Planning Meals Improve nutrition Increase appeal Include variety Reduce waste Save money Enjoy family time

3. Planning Tips

5. Menu

6.  Begin  Add  Include  Select  Finish

8. Meal Planning and Preparation Tips for Pleasing a Family Texture Color Flavor Shapes Temperature

9. …..more tips…….. Number Balance Variety Setting

10. …even MORE Tips!

11. Food Safety

12. Questions Reference: United States Department of Agriculture 2010 Dietary Guidelines, www.ChooseMyPlate.gov, September, 2012 Graphics: Microsoft Word, United States Department of Agriculture Jackie Walters, MBA, RD, LD Extension Specialist for Nutrition Education Programs November 2012 Copyright © 2003, 2012, for materials developed by University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension. This publication may be reproduced in portions or its entirety for educational or nonprofit purposes only. Permitted users shall give credit to the author(s) and include this copyright notice. Educational programs of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension serve all people regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, or national origin.