In cooking or meal-prep intervention, which skill areas are commonly addressed to support independence?

• A. All of the above
• B. Social skills
• C. Hygiene
• D. Time management

Answer: (A)

Focusing on independent meal preparation involves building a set of everyday skills that together support safe and effective cooking. Hygiene is foundational—washing hands, keeping surfaces clean, and preventing cross-contamination protect health and safety in the kitchen. Time management helps someone plan and sequence steps, pace themselves, and use timers so a meal can be completed without last-minute rush or dependence on others. Social skills come into play when cooking with others, requiring clear communication, asking for help, taking turns, and coordinating tasks, which enables functioning in shared kitchen settings or during group meals.

Because meal-prep interventions typically address all of these areas to promote independence, the best choice includes each of these skill domains.