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Family

Plan shared meals

Ask about food restrictions and choose meals with options for everyone.

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Done when

Everyone has an agreed food option they can eat.

Ask about food restrictions and choose meals with options for everyone.

Who this is for

This planning exercise does not replace medical diets or an individual allergy plan.

Why this matters

Asking each person avoids guessing their food needs.

How to do it

An original activity to try, adapt or skip for your circumstances; outcomes are not guaranteed.

  1. Ask about avoided foods, allergies and the person’s required restrictions.
  2. Choose meals and agree who shops, cooks and cleans.
  3. Recheck ingredients; if allergy needs cannot be managed, use food the person confirms is suitable.

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