Jessica Kinsey

MENU ASSIGNMENT ONE

According to the USDA, low-income families do not have healthful eating patterns. Your goal is to develop a healthy eating pattern for a family of four. You are the community
nutrition professional for a family of four. Here is the family:
John (male), 40 years of age
Debra (female), 38 years of age
Joe (male), 11 years of age
Marta (female), 7 years of age
Access the following report:
http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/Publications/FoodPlans/MiscPubs/FoodPlans2007AdminReport.pdf
Use tables 2b and 2c on page 16 of the Thrifty Food Plan document (above link) to identify the daily amount of each food group that your family members need, according to the
revised Thrifty Food Plan market baskets. Based upon the calorie recommendation for each person, specify the amount of each of food group for each family member (2 points
each = 8 points) and the total needed by the family (1 point). Use the following table for your answer.

MALE, 40
FRUITS
VEGETALBES
GRAINS
MEAT&BEANS
MILK
OILS

2.5 c
3.5 c
10 oz
7 oz
3c
36 g

FEMALE, 38

MALE, 11

2c
3c
7 oz
6 oz
3c
29 g

FEMALE, 7

2c
2.5 c
6 oz
5.5 oz
3c
27 g

1.5 c
2c
5 oz
5 oz
3c
22 g

DAILY
TOTAL
8c
11 c
28 oz
23.5 oz
12 c
114 g

Now, explore the following website to learn more about USDA Food Plans:
http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/USDAFoodPlansCostofFood.htm
Next, use the following document, to identify the WEEKLY food budget for the above family using the most recent guidelines (November 2013). What is their grocery budget
(thrifty plan) for one week for the family described above (1 point)?
$140.85
$146.30
$150.29
$155.42
(CIRCLE ONE)
http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/USDAFoodCost-Home.htm
Finally, regardless of your answer above, use $150.00 for your grocery budget and develop a 7-day meal plan (spread sheet) for the family using grocery store prices and ads from
Athens area retail stores. To complete this assignment, you will need to draw upon your food management experience regarding yields. For example, how many cups of lettuce
are in a typical head of lettuce? I use the Handbook of Food Preparation, but Food for Fifty or another book can be used. Please include a list of ads used with the food prices
that you used from them and food prices gathered from area stores. (Make a table of foods used and their cost, in addition to your menu.) (Menu/price list: 40 points).

DAY _1___ Thrifty Food Plan Menu (ONE OF THESE FOR EACH DAY)
Meal

Brkfst

Lunch

Dinner

Snack

Food Item

Eggs-Over Easy ( 1 Egg)

Whole Wheat Toast (1 Slice)
Banana (1 Item)
Skim Milk (1 Cup)

Salad-Mixed Greens, Carrots, Cucumber (1 Cup)

Ranch Dressing (1 Tablespoon)
Canned Mandarin Oranges (1 Cup)
Skim Milk (1 Cup)

Ground Beef (1 Ounce)

Manwich (1 Tablespoon)
Buns (1 Set)
Fresh Cut Potatoes-Fries (1 Cup)
Tap Water (3 Cups)
Canned Pears (1 Cup)
Oatmeal (1/2 Cup)

Food
Group
FRT
VEG
GRAIN
MEAT/BN
MILK
OIL
FRT
VEG
GRAIN
MEAT/BN
MILK
OIL
FRT
VEG
GRAIN
MEAT/BN
MILK
OIL
FRT
VEG
GRAIN
MEAT/BN
MILK
OIL

Amount Served to
Individual
40y 38y 11y 7y
1
1
1
1

Total Amount Served

4 Servings (4 Cups)

4
3
2

2
3
2

2
3
2

2
2
2

10 Servings (10 Ounces)

11 Servings (11 Ounces)
8 Servings (8 Cups)

1
2

.5
2

.5
2

.5
1

2.5 Servings (2.5 Cups)

7 Servings (7 Cups)

1
1

1
1

1
1

1
1

4 Servings (4 Cups)
4 Servings (61 Grams)

1.5
2
4

1
2
3

.5
2
2.5

1
1
3

4 Servings (4 Cups)
7 Servings (7 Ounces)
12.5 Servings (12.5 Ounces)

1
.5

1
.5

1
.5

.5

3.5 Servings (53 Grams)

1.5 Servings (1.5 Cups)

11 Servings (11 Ounces)

DAY __2__ Thrifty Food Plan Menu (ONE OF THESE FOR EACH DAY)
Meal

Brkfst

Lunch

Food Item

Oatmeal (1/2 Cup)

Apple (1 Item)
Skim Milk (1 Cup)

Peanut Butter Sandwich (1 Sandwich- 1 Bread, 1 Tbsp PB)

Carrots (1 Cup)
Ranch Dressing (1 Tablespoon)
Skim Milk (1 Cup)

Dinner

Rice Stir Fry-Broccoli, Black Beans (1/4 Cup), Carrots (1 Cup)

Canned Peaches (1 Cup)
Tap Water (3 Cups)

Snack

Canned Pears (1 Cup)

Whole Wheat Toast (1 Slice)
Egg-Over Easy (1Egg)

Food
Group
FRT
VEG
GRAIN
MEAT/BN
MILK
OIL
FRT
VEG
GRAIN
MEAT/BN
MILK
OIL
FRT
VEG
GRAIN
MEAT/BN
MILK
OIL
FRT
VEG
GRAIN
MEAT/BN
MILK
OIL

Amount Served to
Individual
40y 38y 11y 7y
1
1
1
1

4 Servings (4 Cups)

9 Servings (9 Ounces)

8 Servings (8 Cups)

1
3
3
1
2
1
2.5
3
3

1
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2

1
2
2
1
2
1
1.5
2
2

1
1
1
1
1.5
.5
1
2
2

4 Servings (4 Cups)
8 Servings (8 Ounces)
8 Servings (8 Ounces)
4 Servings (4 Cups)
7.5 Servings (114 Grams)
3.5 Servings (3.5 Cups)
7 Servings (7 Cups)
9 Servings (9 Ounces)
9 Servings (9 Ounces)

.5
1
1

Total Amount Served

.5 Servings (.5 Cups)

1
2

1.5

2 Servings (2 Ounces)
6.5 Servings (6.5 Ounces)

DAY __3__ Thrifty Food Plan Menu (ONE OF THESE FOR EACH DAY)
Meal

Brkfst

Lunch

Dinner

Snack

Food Item

Eggs-Over Easy (1 Egg)

Peach Yogurt (6 Ounces)
Banana (1 Item)
Whole Wheat Toast (1 Slice)
Tap Water (3 Cups)
Grilled Cheese Sandwich (1 Sandwich-1 Tortilla, 1 Slice Cheese)
Celery (1/2 Cup)
Carrots (1/2 Cup)
Ranch Dressing (1 Tablespoon)

Grilled Chicken (1 Breast-4 Ounces)

Baked Potato (1 Potato)
Steamed Broccoli (1/2 Cup)
BBQ Sauce (1 Tablespoon)
Tap Water (3 Cups)
Canned Mandarin Oranges (1 Cup)
Brown Rice (1/2 Cup)

Food
Group
FRT
VEG
GRAIN
MEAT/BN
MILK
OIL
FRT
VEG
GRAIN
MEAT/BN
MILK
OIL
FRT
VEG
GRAIN
MEAT/BN
MILK
OIL
FRT
VEG
GRAIN
MEAT/BN
MILK
OIL

Amount Served to
Individual
40y 38y 11y 7y
2
1
1
1

Total Amount Served

5 Servings (5 Cups)

4
3
1

3
2
1

2
1.5
1

2
1
1

11 Servings (11 Ounces)

7.5 Servings (7.5 Ounces)
4 Servings (4 Cups)

1.5
3

1
3

.5
2

.5
2

3.5 Servings (3.5 Cups)

10 Servings (10 Ounces)

2
1

2
1

2
1

2
.5

8 Servings (8 Cups)
3.5 Servings (53 Grams)

1.5

7.5 Servings (7.5 Cups)

4 Servings (16 Ounces)

1
.5

1
1

1
1

1
.5

4 Servings (61 Grams)

3 Servings (3 Cups)

7 Servings (7 Ounces)

DAY __4__ Thrifty Food Plan Menu (ONE OF THESE FOR EACH DAY)
Meal

Brkfst

Lunch

Food Item

Shredded Wheat Cereal (1 Cup)

Skim Milk (1 Cup)

Stir Fry-Potatoes, Carrots, Peppers, Black Beans (1/4) (1 Cup)

Apple (1 Item)
Tap Water (3 Cups)

Dinner

Egg Sandwich (1 Sandwich- 1 Bread, 1 Egg)

Roasted Potatoes (1 Cup)
Canned Pears (1 Cup)
Skim Milk (1 Cup)

Snack

Carrots (1 Cup)
Ranch Dressing (1 Tablespoon)
Egg-Over Easy (1 Egg)
Brown Rice (1/2 Cup)

Food
Group
FRT
VEG
GRAIN
MEAT/BN
MILK
OIL
FRT
VEG
GRAIN
MEAT/BN
MILK
OIL
FRT
VEG
GRAIN
MEAT/BN
MILK
OIL
FRT
VEG
GRAIN
MEAT/BN
MILK
OIL

Amount Served to
Individual
40y 38y 11y 7y

Total Amount Served

12 Servings (12 Ounces)

8 Servings (8 Cups)

1
2.5

1
1.5

1
1.5

1
1

4 Servings (4 Cups)
6.5 Servings (6.5 Cups)

1.5

7.5 Servings (7.5 Ounces)

1.5
.5
3
3
1

1
1
3
3
1

1
.5
3
3
1

.5
.5
3
3
1

4 Servings (4 Cups)
2.5 Servings (2.5 Cups)
12 Servings (12 Ounces)
12 Servings (12 Ounces)
4 Servings (4 Cups)

.5
3
1

.5
1
1

.5

.5

2 Servings (2 Cups)
4 Servings (4 Ounces)
4 Servings (4 Ounces)

1.5

7.5 Servings (114 Grams)

DAY _5___ Thrifty Food Plan Menu (ONE OF THESE FOR EACH DAY)
Meal

Brkfst

Lunch

Dinner

Snack

Food Item

Oatmeal (1/2 Cup)

Canned Peaches (1 Cup)
Skim Milk (1 Cup)

Pulled Chicken (1 Ounce)

Buns (1 Set)
BBQ Sauce (1 Tablespoon)
Celery (1 Cup)
Ranch Dressing (1 Tablespoon)
Apple (1 Item)
Taco-Ground Beef, Tortilla, Lettuce (1 Taco)
Canned Refried Beans (1/4 Cup)
Brown Rice (1/2 Cup)
Skim Milk (1 Cup)

Canned Pears (1 Cup)

Cucumbers (1 Cup)

Food
Group
FRT
VEG
GRAIN
MEAT/BN
MILK
OIL
FRT
VEG
GRAIN
MEAT/BN
MILK
OIL
FRT
VEG
GRAIN
MEAT/BN
MILK
OIL
FRT
VEG
GRAIN
MEAT/BN
MILK
OIL

Amount Served to
Individual
40y 38y 11y 7y
1
1
1

Total Amount Served

3 Servings (3 Cups)

6 Servings (6 Ounces)

4 Servings (4 Cups)

1
2
2
4

1
2
2
3

1
1.5
2
3

1
1.5
2
2

4 Servings (4 Cups)
7 Servings (7 Cups)
8 Servings (8 Ounces)
12 Servings (12 Ounces)

1.5

7.5 Servings (114 Grams)

.5
5
3
2

.5
4
3
2

.5
3
2.5
2

.5
2
3
2

2 Servings (2 Cups)
14 Servings (14 Ounces)
11.5 Servings (11.5 Ounces)
8 Servings (8 Cups)

.5
1

.5
.5

.5

1 Serving (1 Cup)
2 Serving (2 Cup)

DAY _6___ Thrifty Food Plan Menu (ONE OF THESE FOR EACH DAY)
Meal

Brkfst

Lunch

Dinner

Snack

Food Item

Eggs-Over Easy (1 Egg)

Whole Wheat Toast (1 Slice)
Banana (1 Item)
Skim Milk (1 Cup)

Rice, Peas, Carrots (1 Cup)

Celery (1 Cup)
Ranch Dressing (1 Tablespoon)
Skim Milk (1 Cup)

Grilled Chicken (1 Breast- 4 Ounces)

BBQ Sauce (1 Tablespoon)
Canned Baked Beans (1/4 Cup)
Canned Mandarin Oranges (1 Cup)
Tap Water (3 Cups)
Canned Pears (1 Cup)
Celery (1 Cup)
Oatmeal (1/2 Cup)

Food
Group
FRT
VEG
GRAIN
MEAT/BN
MILK
OIL
FRT
VEG
GRAIN
MEAT/BN
MILK
OIL
FRT
VEG
GRAIN
MEAT/BN
MILK
OIL
FRT
VEG
GRAIN
MEAT/BN
MILK
OIL

Amount Served to
Individual
40y 38y 11y 7y
1
1
1
1

Total Amount Served

4 Servings (4 Cups)

4
3
2

3
2
2

2
1.5
2

2
1
2

11 Servings (11 Ounces)

7.5 Servings (7.5 Ounces)
8 Servings (8 Cups)

3
4

2.5
3

2
3

1.5
2

9 Servings (9 Cups)
12 Servings (12 Ounces)

1
1
1

1
1
1

1
1
1

1
1
.5

4 Servings (4 Cups)
4 Servings (61 Grams)
3.5 Servings (3.5 Cups)

4 Servings (16 Ounces)

1
.5
.5
2

.5

.5
1

.5
1

.5
1

3.5 Servings (53 Grams)

.5 Servings (.5 Cups)
2 Servings (2 Cups)
5 Servings (5 Ounces)

DAY _7___ Thrifty Food Plan Menu (ONE OF THESE FOR EACH DAY)
Meal

Brkfst

Lunch

Food Item

Oatmeal (1/2 Cup)

Skim Milk (1 Cup)

Peanut Butter Sandwich (1 Sandwich- 1 Bread, 1 Tbsp PB)

Canned Peaches (1 Cup)
Celery (1 Cup)
Ranch Dressing (1 Tablespoon)
Tap Water (3 Cups)

Dinner

Leftover Stir Fry- Chicken, Rice, Veggies (1 Cup)

Leftover Fruit (1 Cup)
Tap Water (3 Cups)

Snack

Canned Pears (1 Cup)

Skim Milk (1 Cup)

Food
Group
FRT
VEG
GRAIN
MEAT/BN
MILK
OIL
FRT
VEG
GRAIN
MEAT/BN
MILK
OIL
FRT
VEG
GRAIN
MEAT/BN
MILK
OIL
FRT
VEG
GRAIN
MEAT/BN
MILK
OIL

Amount Served to
Individual
40y 38y 11y 7y

Total Amount Served

8 Servings (8 Ounces)

8 Servings (8 Cups)

4 Servings (4 Cups)

1
3
3

1
2
2

.5
2
2

.5
2
2

3 Servings (3 Cups)
9 Servings (9 Ounces)
9 Servings (9 Ounces)

2
1
2.5
4
4

2
1
2
3
4

2
1
2
2
3.5

1.5
.5
1.5
2
3

7.5 Servings (114 Grams)

3.5 Servings (3.5 Cups)
8 Servings (8 Cups)
11 Servings (11 Ounces)
14.5 Servings (14.5 Ounces)

.5

.5 Servings (.5 Cups)

4 Servings (4 Cups)

Menu Summary
Day 1
Breakfast
Eggs-Over Easy (1 Egg)
Whole Wheat Toast (1 Slice)
Banana (1 Item)
Skim Milk (1 Cup)
Lunch
Salad- Mixed Garden Salad, Carrots, Cucumber
Ranch Dressing (1 Tablespoon)
Canned Mandarin Oranges (1 Cup)
Tap Water (3 Cups)
Dinner
73% Lean Ground Beef (1 Ounce)
Canned Manwich (1Tablespoon)
Buns (1 Set)
Fresh Cut Potatoes-Baked Fries (1 Cup)
Tap Water (3 Cups)
Day 2
Breakfast
Oatmeal (1/2 Cup)
Apple (1 Item)
Skim Milk (1 Cup)
Lunch
Peanut Butter Sandwich (1 Sandwich)
Carrots (1 Cup)
Ranch Dressing (1 Tablespoon)
Tap Water (3 Cups)
Dinner
Rice Stir Fry-Broccoli, Black Beans, Carrots (1 Cup)
Canned Peaches (1 Cup)
Tap Water (3 Cups)
Day 3
Breakfast
Eggs- Over Easy (1 Egg)
Peach Yogurt (6 Ounces)
Banana (1 Item)
Whole Wheat Toast (1 Slice)
Tap Water (3 Cups)
Lunch
Grilled Cheese Sandwich (1 Sandwich)
Celery (1/2 Cup)
Carrots (1/2 Cup)
Ranch Dressing (1 Tablespoon)
Skim Milk (1 Cup)
Dinner

Grilled Chicken (1 Breast-4 Ounces)

BBQ Sauce (1 Tablespoon)
Baked Potato (1 Item)
Steamed Broccoli (1/2 Cup)
Skim Milk (1 Cup)

Day 4
Breakfast
Shredded Wheat Cereal (1 Cup)
Skim Milk (1 Cup)
Lunch
Veggie Stir Fry- Potatoes, Carrots, Peppers (1 Cup)
Apple (1 Item)
Tap Water (3 Cups)
Dinner
Egg Sandwich (1 Sandwich)
Roasted Potatoes (1 Cup)
Canned Pears (1 Cup)
Skim Milk (1 Cup)
Day 5
Breakfast
Oatmeal (1/2 Cup)
Canned Peaches (1 Cup)
Skim Milk (1 Cup)
Lunch
Pulled Chicken (1 Ounce)
Buns (1 Set)
BBQ Sauce (1 Tablespoon)
Celery (1 Cup)
Ranch Dressing (1 Tablespoon)
Dinner
Taco-Ground Beef, Tortilla, Lettuce (1 Taco)
Canned Refried Beans (1/4 Cup)
Rice (1/2 Cup)
Skim Milk (1 Cup)
Day 6
Breakfast
Egg-Over Easy (1 Egg)
Whole Wheat Toast (1 Slice)
Banana (1 Item)
Skim Milk (1 Cup)
Lunch
Rice, Peas, Carrots (1 Cup)
Celery (1 Cup)
Ranch Dressing (1 Tablespoon)

Skim Milk (1 Cup)

Dinner
Grilled Chicken (1 Breast-4 Ounces)
BBQ Sauce (1 Tablespoon)
Baked Beans (1/4 Cup)
Canned Mandarin Oranges (1 Cup)
Tap Water (3 Cups)
Day 7
Breakfast
Oatmeal (1/2 Cup)
Skim Milk (1 Cup)
Lunch
Peanut Butter Sandwich (1 Sandwich)
Canned Peaches (1 Cup)
Celery (1 Cup)
Tap Water (3 Cups)
Dinner
Left Overs- Stir Fry- Chicken, Rice, Veggies (1 Cup)
Leftover Fruit (1 Cup)
Tap Water (3 Cups)

Item
Wheat Bread (1 Loaf)
Bananas (Individual)
Skim Milk (1 Gallon)
Oatmeal (42 oz)
Shredded Wheat Cereal (16.4 oz)
Apples (3 lb)
Yogurt (6 oz)
Garden Salad (12 oz)
Cheese (16 oz)
Carrots (16 oz)
Cucumber (Individual)
Peanut Butter (18 oz)
Ranch Dressing (16.4 oz)
Potatoes (10 lb)
Red/Green Peppers (14 oz)
Chicken Breast (1 lb)
Buns (8)
Celery (Individual)
Brown Rice (14 oz)
Canned Peas (16 oz)
Canned Peaches (16 oz)
Frozen Broccoli (12 oz)
73% Lean Ground Beef (1 lb)
Canned Manwich Sauce
Canned Black Beans (16 oz)
Eggs (1 Carton)
Canned Pears (16 oz)
Tortillas (20)
Canned Refried Beans (16 oz)
Canned Baked Beans (16 oz)
Canned Mandarin Oranges (16 oz)
BBQ Sauce

Price/Unit
# of
($)
Units
1.29
0.44
2.79
2.29
1.99
2.69
0.39
0.99
2.99
0.99
0.49
1.69
1.39
1.99
1.99
2.69
0.89
0.99
1.49
0.48
0.89
1.09
2.39
0.85
0.59
1.49
0.89
1.69
0.79
0.59
0.69
2.29

5
15
6
1
2
2
4
7
6
7
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
5
3
2
6
6
2
1
1
5
4
1
2
2
5
1

Total
($)
6.45
6.6
16.74
2.29
3.98
5.38
1.56
6.93
17.94
6.93
0.98
3.38
2.78
1.99
3.98
8.07
1.78
4.95
4.47
0.96
5.34
6.54
4.78
0.85
0.59
7.45
3.56
1.69
1.58
1.18
3.45
2.29
147.44