LESSON 3.

3
PLANNING
FOR
ONE WEEK
SPECIAL OCCASION
What is meal
planning?
MEAL PLANNING
Is the art of
planning meals for
the family and
special occasions.
 FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN MEAL
PLANNING
1. FOOD BUDGET
Refers to the cost or amount of money needed for
the food to be prepared

2. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED IN

THE PREPARATION OF THE FOOD
• Ex: cooking utensils, the space,
3. TIME AND ENERGY NEEDED
Refers to the Time needed to prepare the food and the expertise of the
cook.

4. PREFERENCE OF THOSE WHO WILL EAT THE FOOD

Refers to what the guests want to eat as well as their culture, customs,
beliefs and the occasion

5. OCCASION AND PURPOSE

Consider when the food will be served and why it will be served
GOALS IN MEAL
PLANNING
 GOALS IN MEAL PLANNING
1. NUTRITIONALLY ADEQUATE -balanced diet
with go, grow and glow foods that promotes good
health and well-being
2. ECONOMICALLY FEASIBLE - within the
budget, reasonably-priced
3. AESTHETICALLY SATISFYING -aesthetic
(beautiful, attractive, pleasing to the eye and the
senses) -colors, form, flavor are appealing
4. HYGIENICALLY PREPARED -clean and fresh
 SEVEN (7) BENEFITS OF MEAL
PLANNING
Save time
Portion control
Reduces the amount of food waste
Reduces the stress of cooking last minute
Save money
Avoid unhealthy options
Enjoy more variety
 Why do we need to
plan our meal during
special occasions?

It is important because it helps us with

the practical aspect of meal
preparation from knowing what to
cook, saving money, reducing food
waste and more.
 PLANNING MEALS FOR
DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS
 Planning Meals For Different Age Groups

INFANTS
For a baby, breast milk is best. It has all the
necessary vitamins and minerals. Infant
formulas are available for babies whose
mothers are not able or decide not to
breastfeed. Infants usually start eating solid
foods between 4 and 6 months of age.
Planning Meals For Different Age Groups
Children
Three main meals with nutritious snacks are needed
in between to supply enough energy to meet their high
activity level but small appetite. Make half of what is
on child’s plate are fruit and vegetables. Chooses
healthy sources of protein. Serve whole-grain breads
and cereals because they are high in fiber. Broil, grill or
steam foods instead of frying and limit fast food and
junk food.
Planning Meals For Different Age Groups

ADOLESCENTS
Should be based on the food pyramid,
including larger portions of energy from
carbohydrates, such as rice and bread.
Protein-rich foods, such as lean meat, fish
and dairy products are important for body
tissue building.
Planning Meals For Different Age Groups
ADULTS
Should be based on the food pyramid, including
large amounts of calcium and dietary fiber,
adequate amounts of carbohydrates and protein,
small amounts of fats, sugar and salt. Three meals
a day is enough for adults, additional snacks can
be considered as dietary supplements.
Planning Meals For Different Age Groups
ELDERLY
A balance nutrient-dense diet is essential for
maintaining good health of elderly. Good nutritional
status can help to prevent chronical disease and speed
up recovery from illness, surgery or broken bones.
An elderly’s diet should include variety of food with
most of the calories from carbohydrates, moderate in
protein while low in fat, salt and sugar.
 PLANNING MEALS FOR SPECIAL
OCCASSIONS
Meal planning for special occasion or celebration
such as social gathering, parties and festival.
Prepare appropriate seat and tables for celebration
or parties. Background the guest, their age, gender,
total number, food preference, nutritious meals are
factors for consideration when planning meals. A
good meal should be nutritious, well cooked with
careful combination of food and flavor.
 PLANNING MEALS FOR SPECIAL
OCCASSIONS
For example:
Food for birthday for school-age children
should be colorful, attractive, and easy to
manage, small packs and include body building
foods for growth. Special food can be prepared
for special occasion like cake for birthdays and
weddings.
 PLANNING MEALS FOR SPECIAL
OCCASSIONS
Meals for outing should be well planned and
prepared. Choose food that are easy to eat, pack
and carry and can be kept for longer time such as
bread, fruits, pack drinks or canned foods. Use
container with insulation for ice to keep foods and
drinks on a safe temperature to avoid bacterial
growth.
 PLANNING MEALS FOR SPECIAL
OCCASSIONS
Meals should provide nutrients and
energy, it should be well balanced by
choosing foods from the three basic
food groups.
THANK YOU