Money Saving Tips: FOOD edition

Which is the best money saving tip?

• Shop when you're hungry.

• Don't make a list.

• Don't plan ahead.

• Look for sales.

The _____________ tells you the cost unit of weight or volume of a food package.

• sale price

• unit price

• generic price

• bulk price

The only food regulated by the FDA with expiration dates is ____________.

• milk

• meat

• baby formula

• cheese

Buy produce ________ for freshness and to save money.

• in cans

• in season

• in convenience stores

The following food group is considered the most expensive...

• vegetables

• fruits

• grains

• proteins

The following are less expensive sources of protein...

• salmon, shrimp, crab

• spinach, carrots, red peppers

• eggs, beans, legumes

• yogurt, cheese, cottage cheese

One way to prevent food waste is to...

• eat leftovers

• shop while hungry

• go without a list or plan

True or False: Generic foods always have more additives and preservatives than name brand foods.

• True

• False

The best way to compare the quality of a generic food to a name brand food is to check and compare the _____________ .

• calorie count

• ingredients listed

• nutrition facts

True or False: Fruits & vegetables are cheapest when they are in season.

• True

• False