Perceptions of Students toward Beacons’ Dieting Meal Plan (BDMP)

1. Meal plan is an effective tool to encourage healthy eating habits.

2. It gives you control over your eating habits.
3. Planning your meals for the week can help you to manage your time better.
4. It can help reduce the amount of food you waste.
5. Meal plan helps you become more aware of how much money you’re spending on food.
6. It is a simple and a great way to organize meals.
7. It reduces risk of making poor food choices.
8. It reduces stress about what you will eat and have to find something last minute.
9. It makes you aware of all your meals and snacks and keeps you accountable to.
10. It helps you to ensure you’re eating a variety of different foods.

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