Take this quiz to examine how much you already know about planning meals. If you cannot answer a question, pay extra attention to that topic as you study this chapter.

  1. Kitchen equipment has little influence over meal planning.

  2. A meal composed of similar color foods is most appealing to the eye.

  3. Everyone requires the same nutrients, but the amounts people need may vary.

  4. Individuals with special nutritional or health needs require a separate meal plan.

  5. ChooseMyPlate.gov is a good resource for meal planning.

  6. The best way to organize the kitchen is to store utensils in the lower cabinets and appliances in upper cabinets.

  7. Some processed foods are healthy.

  8. Eating at fast-food restaurants means eating unhealthy foods.