This study investigates the place of knowledge in food and nutrition in planning and preparing meals in the home within Oluwo community, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area, Ogun state. A random selection of one hundred (100) subjects from the community was selected. Data were obtained through the use of structured questionnaire and oral interview. The data were analyzed using simple percentages. The results of the findings showed that most people feed to keep alive rather than to keep fit. It was also revealed that some vital nutritional requirements were ignored during planning and preparation of meals due to lack of knowledge in food and nutrition and laissez-faire attitude that were displayed towards feeding pattern and health status. Based on these findings, corrective measures must be introduced, most especially during this economic recession plaguing the populace to educate individuals on the relevance of healthy diets, achieving optimal functioning of the body, re-engineering food and nutrition subjects right from the elementary classes through subsidized food practical by the school authorities, adopting aggressive campaign to remold peoples attitude towards improved healthy eating habits right from home, government should employ agricultural extension services and well-seasoned nutritionist to encourage rural household on how to develop healthy feeding habits.