How to Plan the Perfect Menu: A Guide for Food Service and Clinical Dietitians Food. It is something that every person needs. It may differ how much we need, what type we like, or how often we eat, but all people consume food and beverages in some capacity in order to sustain life. Because everyone eats every day, in a professional setting, there must be a standard of food production. This all simply starts with a menu. Creating a menu requires a multi-faceted approach. Altho