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Food $ense. The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service. Objective:. Discuss strategies for stretching your food dollar. True or False. It is generally cheaper for one person to eat out than to prepare a meal at home.
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Food $ense The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service
Objective: • Discuss strategies for stretching your food dollar.
True or False. • It is generally cheaper for one person to eat out than to prepare a meal at home.
The price of strawberries is listed as 2/$5.00. The regular price is $2.99 per container. You only need one container. How much will the Food Sense grocery store charge for only one container? • A. $2.99 • B. $2.50 • C. Need more information
At the grocery store, this week’s special is frozen waffles “Buy 1 get 1 Free”. Regular price is $3.99 each. If you only need one, how much will it cost? • A. $3.99 • B. $2.00 • C. Need more information
Coupons and Advertisements • Double coupons • all coupons? • everyday? • Promotional advertisements • mail • newspaper • store entrance
Discount Cards • Is a discount card needed to get sale prices? • How do you apply? • Do you need an I.D. or checking account to sign up? • What is done with the information you provide? • Can the card be used with food stamps?
It is senior discount day at the grocery store and seniors save 10% on groceries. If you spend $50.00 (before tax), how much will you save? • A. $5.00 • B. 50 cents • C. 55 cents • D. $10.00
True or False. • Buying the larger size of a product is always cheaper than buying a smaller size. • Larger (18 oz) Smaller (6 oz)
Plan for Using Leftovers • Reheat meal for next day • Use leftovers to make a new dish • Vegetables- Soup • Meat- Sandwich, soup, salad • Soup- Sauce
Storing Leftovers • Store in covered containers • Label Item • Date • Description • Know when to throw food out • Refrigerator • Freezer
Important Dates • Sell by date • Best if used by • Expiration/Use by dates • Pack dates
I plan to use at least one of the shopping tips to stretch my food dollars. • unit pricing • coupons • discount cards • senior specials
I plan to use appropriate methods to cut down on wasted food. • plan for leftovers • store foods properly • proper refrigerator temperature • check dates on foods