A three-lesson series to teach individuals how to plan quick and healthy meals, shop to save time and money, and prepare healthy meals in less time.

Many of our clients get the question, What are we having for dinner? every day of the week. They feel as though they are spending too much money for food and too much time shopping, and they question whether the meals they are serving are nutritious.

University of Idaho extension educators developed Meal Time in Less Time, a class in three lessons, precisely for those clients.

Participants learn how to plan quick and healthy meals to save time and money, and prepare healthy meals in less time, leaving more time for other fun things they want to do.

Target Audience

Adults and youth who are responsible for meal planning, shopping, and meal preparation in their households.

Sample Activities

• What's for Dinner? game

• Starting a Family Menu

• What is the Best Price for Peaches?

• Where's the Fiber?

• Which Food Has the Most Salt?

• Healthy Substitutions

• Lasagna Recipe Makeover

 Curriculum Contents

 You'll receive a CD containing

• PowerPoint slide show for each lesson

• Complete script for each lesson

• Lecture notes

• Participant handouts to photocopy

• Activities to engage your participants

• Evaluation tools

• Advertising materials

Lesson 1--Meal Planning in Less Time

Participants will learn:

• The benefits of meal planning

•  Various methods to prepare menus

•  Nutritional considerations in meal planning

 Lesson 2--Shopping Essentials

 Participants will learn:

• Tips to save time and money at the grocery
        store

• How to keep food safe from store to home

• How to use the nutrition facts label

• How to incorporate whole grains, fruits, vegetables and dairy into meals

 Lesson 3--Healthy Meals in Less Time

 Participants will learn:

• Time-saving strategies for meals in less time

• Healthy ingredient substitutions

Each class can be taught in

1 to 1 1/2 hours

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Developed by

 Marnie Spencer, MS, RD

Extension Educator

UI Bingham County Extension

583 W. Sexton St.

Blackfoot, ID 83221

Phone: 208-785-8060
Fax 208-785-2511

Email: marniers@uidaho.edu

Laura Sant, MS, RD

Extension Educator

UI Franklin County Extension

561 W. Oneida

Preston, ID 83263

Phone: 208-852-1097
Fax: 208-852-2812

Email: lsant@uidaho.edu

Rhea Lanting, MS

Extension Educator

UI Twin Falls County Extension

246 Third Avenue East

Twin Falls, ID 83301

Phone: 208-734-9590
Fax: 208-733-9645

Email: rhlantin@uidaho.edu