Eatsmart Lesson 13 - Menu Planning

Are your meals at the end of the month as good as they are at the beginning? Or do your food dollars run out before the month is over? Learning to plan your menus and shop only for what you need will help you have good food throughout the month. You will also save both money and time!

What You Will Learn:

• The six types of nutrients in foods and why they are important in the body.
• The six groups in the Food Guide Pyramid and why you should eat foods from each one.
• Tips to help you plan a healthy meal.
• A sample seven-day menu has also been included, along with a shopping list, recipes for most foods on the menu and a list of common serving sizes for different foods.