Guide to Menu Planning P lanning menus appropriate for young children in the child care setting starts with the meal pattern. Following the meal pattern when planning meals helps make sure the meal is nutritious and satisfying. Here are some suggestions for planning meals the children will like. This will help the menu planner avoid repeating foods too often.
Colorful meals are more appealing.
Include foods that are crunchy, chewy, and smooth. This will add interest to the meal. Baking bread, cooking with spices such as cinnamon, and saut ing onions are examples of aromas that will stimulate young appetites. Some children do not want their foods to touch each other. Pay attention to how the food looks on the plate.