Meal Manager
          Someone who uses resources to reach goals related to 
            preparing and serving food
          A meal manager will use resources to reach the 
            following goals
            Provide good nutrition to meet the needs of each family 
              member
            Use planned spending to make meals fit into the family 
              food budget
            Prepare satisfying meals that look and taste appealing
            Control the use of time and energy involved in meal 
              preparation
        Meal Patterns
        Meal Pattern – an outline of the basic 
          foods normally served at each meal
        A Pyramid meal pattern includes:
          2 – 3 servings of grains
          1 – 2 servings of vegetables and fruits
          1 serving from dairy
          1 servings from meat and beans
        Breakfast
        Eating breakfast avoids mid-morning 
          slump
        Good opportunity to work in Vitamin C
          Fruit or Fruit juice is an excellent source
        Breakfast should provide a small amount 
          of fat to help stay with you throughout the 
          morning
       Lunch
       Good meal managers make use of 
         leftovers during lunch
       Use leftovers to prepare salads, 
         casseroles, and sandwiches
     Dinner
      For most people it is the one meal 
       where they can eat leisurely and share 
       with family member
      Often a heavier meal than lunch
      May serve a new dish or common foods 
       in new ways