What term describes planning what you are going to serve for a certain period?

• A. Menu design
• B. Meal planning
• C. Grocery planning
• D. Cooking schedule

Answer: (B)

Meal planning is the process of deciding in advance what will be served for a set period. It covers choosing meals, ensuring balanced nutrition, managing time, and anticipating the ingredients and budget needed for that period. This broad, forward-looking approach is why it fits the description best.

Menu design centers on the specific dishes and how they appear or are presented on a menu, often for a restaurant or event, rather than planning for a period. Grocery planning focuses on listing and purchasing the ingredients needed to support the planned meals. A cooking schedule concentrates on the timing and sequence of cooking tasks.