Bell Question

Why should you shop alone???

Consumerism

Food Labels

Components of a Food Label Nutritional Facts Ingredient List Daily % Values Serving Size

Additional Label Requirements

Identifying statement or name Net weight or net contents Artificial coloring Flavoring and preservatives

Additional Label Requirements

Name and address of manufacturer Packer or distributor Special information that affects people

with health problems

Additional Label Requirements

Approximate number of calories in a gram of carbohydrate, protein and fat.

UPC (universal product code) on label Asterisk *

Food Label Terms

“Low in” Can be eaten frequently.

“Reduced”, “Less”, or “Fewer” At least 25% less of something.

“Good Source of” Contains 10-19% of the daily food value

Food Label Terms

“Organic” and “Natural” Have not been defined by law.

“High Source of Fiber” At least 20% from fiber.

“Juice” Must be 100% juice.

Dates on Labels

Sell Date Last day to be in stores.

Use By Date Date to use product by while at peak

quality.

Dates on Labels

Open Dating How long stores can display the product

for sale. Consumer know the time limit to purchase

or use product at its best quality Expiration Date

The last date a food should be eaten or used.

Budgeting and Shopping Strategies

Establish a Food Budget

How to set up a food budget: Keep a spending record for 3 months. Record all the money you spend on food

in and out of the home. Stick to your budget!!

Shopping Strategies

Create a categorized shopping list Take calculator Avoid shopping hungry or tired Shop alone

Advertising Strategies

Beware of loss leaders Impulse buys Layout of store Shelf placement of items

Advertising Strategies

Coupons Offered on national brands Final cost is less Try new products Purchase unneeded item Rebate coupons

Unit Pricing/Cost Per Serving

How much the item costs per unit/serving Total price divided by the number of

units/servings. Listed on the store shelf.

Unit Pricing/Cost Per Serving

Compare brands and sizes Largest package isn’t always

the least expensive. Will you use it before the

expiration date?

Practice Unit Pricing

Which is the better buy? 7-pack of plastic rings for $0.77 8-pack of plastic rings for $0.80

A 4-pack of wooden boxes costs $4.60. What is the unit price? $1.15 per box

Practice Unit Pricing

Which is the better buy? 7-pack of ice cream bars for $1.12 9-pack of ice cream bars for $1.53

A 6-ounce tube of paint costs $15.42. What is the unit price? $2.57 per ounce

Practice Unit Pricing

Which is the better buy? 4-pound bag of oranges for $5.88 6-pound bag of oranges for $8.34

A 2-foot piece of copper pipe costs $1.30. What is the unit price? $0.65 per foot

National Brands vs. Store Brands

Store brands usually less expensive and often same quality.

Check unit pricing to compare. Buy for intended use.

Convenience Foods

Food products sold prepared or semi-prepared.

Come in many forms Higher cost Saves time

Convenience Foods

Reduce these foods to save money Most contain food additives Higher in fat and sodium content Cost of packaging

Eating Out People are eating out

more. Greater variety of foods

available. Higher in fat and salt. Portion sizes may be

larger. Reducing the amount of

food eaten out can save money.

Summary

Become a better consumer by understanding what information is on food labels.

Be careful with your money. Budget wisely. Be cautious of advertising strategies. Understand how unit pricing works. Know what types of brands of foods are available. Evaluate if convenience foods and eating out is right

for you and your budget.

Next Two Class Periods

Comparison Lab Name brand vs. store brand

Food Label Lab Make Calzones and create

a label for your food.