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The reflection paper discusses the importance of menu planning in food service, highlighting that it involves considering nutrition, budget, and the needs of the people being served. The author learned the mechanics of menu planning, including the purpose, main dishes, and balance of meals, through both lessons and group activities. Overall, the lesson emphasized that effective menu planning is a valuable skill that impacts the dining experience.

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Reflection Paper Menu Planning

The reflection paper discusses the importance of menu planning in food service, highlighting that it involves considering nutrition, budget, and the needs of the people being served. The author learned the mechanics of menu planning, including the purpose, main dishes, and balance of meals, through both lessons and group activities. Overall, the lesson emphasized that effective menu planning is a valuable skill that impacts the dining experience.

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Faculty of Technology and Vocational Education

REFLECTION PAPER IN TLED 208

FAMILY AND CONSUMER LIFE SKILLS

Submitted by:
[Your Name Here]
BTLED-2B

Submitted to:
Juvy P. Obus, MTE

CHAPTER 2: Food Service Management

TOPIC: Menu Planning – Factors and Mechanics

REPORTER: Rochelle C. Paquez

INTRODUCTION
In our lesson, we talked about menu planning and how important it is in food service. At
first, I thought menu planning was just about writing down meals, but I realized it’s way
more than that. It’s actually a step-by-step process where you think about people’s needs,
your budget, the food you have, and even how the food looks on the plate. This lesson
helped me see how planning a menu properly can make a big difference, whether in a small
household or in a big restaurant.

DISCUSSION
There are many things to consider when planning a menu. Some of the most important ones
are nutrition, budget, the people you're serving, and what ingredients are available. For
example, making sure meals are nutritious is important so that the food isn’t just tasty but
also healthy. Budget is another big factor—planning meals that are affordable but still good.
Also, it’s important to know who you're making the food for, like kids, adults, or people with
specific diets.

We also learned about the steps or mechanics in menu planning. First, you need to know the
purpose of the menu—like if it's for a school, a restaurant, or a party. Then you plan the
main dishes and add sides that go well with them. You also have to check if the meals are
balanced in terms of taste, texture, and nutrients. It was interesting to see how every step
matters and how it all connects.
During our group activity, we made our own menu for different food service places like a
coffee shop or a canteen. It was fun but also challenging to think about all the details. It
made me realize that menu planning is not as easy as it looks.

CONCLUSION
This lesson gave me a better understanding of how important menu planning is. I used to
think it was just about choosing meals, but now I know it involves a lot of thinking and
organizing. I learned how to make meals that are not only good for the health but also fit the
budget and are easy to prepare. I also saw how planning can affect the whole dining
experience. In the future, I’ll be more careful and thoughtful when making menus, especially
if I work in food service or even at home. Menu planning is really a helpful skill, and I’m glad
I learned it.

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