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Meal plan templates
Plan the week's meals on one page and stop asking what is for dinner.
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Free resources from other websites - we check these links regularly.
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Adult weekly meal plan (7-day example menu)
Opens on British Nutrition Foundation
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Weekly meal planner (blank template)
Opens on British Nutrition Foundation
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Family of four 7-day meal planner
Opens on Diabetes UK
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How to use it
- Check the week's diary for late finishes, clubs and nights out.
- Fill in dinners first, then add breakfasts, lunches and snacks if you want to plan them.
- Look in the fridge and cupboards and use up what you already have.
- Write the shopping list from the plan, ticking items off as you shop.
- Use the notes box for leftovers to reuse or favourites to repeat.
About this template
The weekly meal plan is a landscape grid for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, with space for notes about leftovers and busy days. The meal plan and shopping list pairs a dinner planner with tick-box lists for fresh food, cupboard and freezer items and other bits. Both are free in Word and PDF, with a worked example that shows a typical family week. They are planning tools only and do not give nutrition advice.
Questions
Does it include nutrition or calorie information?
No. These templates organise your meals. For healthy eating guidance, see the NHS website or speak to a GP or registered dietitian.
Can I plan just dinners?
Yes. The shopping list version is built around dinners only, and you can leave other cells blank on the weekly grid.
Can I use it for the whole family?
Yes. Write in each meal as you like, or print a copy per person if you plan separately.
Can I change the days?
In the Word version you can edit any text, so start your week on any day.
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