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Eating Well on a Budget. Healthy habits don’t have to break the bank. Project Sponsors. USDA project funded through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) School District of Philadelphia Department of Nutrition Sciences, Drexel University.
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Eating Well on a Budget Healthy habits don’t have to break the bank
Project Sponsors • USDA project funded through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) • School District of Philadelphia • Department of Nutrition Sciences, Drexel University
Eat.Right.Now Nutrition Education Program • Mission: to provide nutrition education to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance-eligible adults and children in the Philadelphia community • Official Nutrition Education Program of the School District of Philadelphia • Nutrition activities provided by trained nutrition educators
RANK THE FOOD ITEMS FROM MOST TO LEAST EXPENSIVE WHAT $3.00 $1.00 $1.75
Why is a healthy diet important? • Better school performance • Developmental Growth • Weight management • Reduced risk of chronic disease • Reduced risk of early mortality
Food Choices • Food preference or Taste • Health • Individual or family characteristics • Cultural background • Social factors • Personal circumstances • Media influences • Resources
Common Barriers to Healthy Eating • Time • Availability • Confusing Information • Food Preferences • Stress/Emotional Eating • Money
Benefits of Eating at Home • Time with family • Know what you’re eating • Reduced temptation • Portion control • Educational opportunities • Save $$
Money-Saving Strategies • Before you shop • Plan your meals for the week • Review grocery ads to find weekly specials • Clip coupons for healthy foods • Take inventory of the food already in your cupboard • Create a list • Eat: don’t shop hungry • Try to shop without the kids
Money-Saving Strategies • At the store • Sign up for a loyalty card • Buy store brands • Look at unit prices • Buy in-season • Buy in bulk • Read food labels • Stock up on healthy sales • Stick to the list Brand and Food Name Here
Comparing Labels Both cereals are on sale for $2.00 per box. Which would you choose?
Comparing Labels Which cereal has a larger serving size? Which box has more cereal? Which has fewer calories per serving? Fewer grams of fat? Less sodium? Less sugar? SAME More vitamins and minerals?
Money-Saving Strategies • At home • Package snacks yourself • Drink water • Control portions • Freeze leftovers • Cook in batches