6.02 Key Terms

a group of items that share similar characteristics.

• Category

• flexible expense

• fixed expense

• food preference

open for customer convenience, usually 24 hours a day. Prices are typically higher than regular grocery stores.

• convenience store

• electronic ordering

• farmers' market

• food spending plan

a process that allows ordering groceries over the internet, someone shops for you, and you go and pick them up.

• farmer's market

• electronic ordering

• convenience store

• food cooperative

a component of a budget that stays the same each time payment is due.

• fixed expense

• category

• flexible expense

• food preference

a place to shop for groceries that is usually local and has fresh fruits and vegetables available for sale. Fresh cheeses and meats may also be available.

• convenience store

• electronic ordering

• health food store

• Farmer's market

a component of a budget that can change based on want or usage.

• fixed expense

• flexible expense

• income

• category

a group of people that combine time, money and effort to buy foods together to save money and increase the freshness of products at the same time. Local produce is typically the main food component.

• food cooperative

• food preference

• meal manger

• strategy

foods that an individual may particularly like.

• food preference

• guideline

• food spending plan

• strategy

a method that helps a person to keep track of the money available and spent on foods.

• Food spending plan

• flexible expenses

• fixed expenses

• food preference

a rule to follow that meets or exceeds the needs for a specific topic

• guideline

• income

• strategy

• income