Unit 2 Foods

What types of food are found on the outside walls of a supermarket?

• small items for impulse buys
• coolers and cases for perishable foods
• candy and chips and other snack foods
• pet supplies

Foods that can spoil or decay , which occurs faster without proper storage, that must be refrigerated or frozen are called

• perishable foods
• natural foods
• organic foods
• UPC codes

The last day a product should remain on the store shelf is called the

• sell-by date
• use-by date
• code dating
• carbon dating

The last day the product can be used with high quality, also called a quality assurance date, is called the

• sell-by date
• use-by date
• code dating
• carbon dating

To make a health claim on a label, FDA guidelines must be met, including the claim must be supported by science and research and it must meet specific nutrient levels set by the government.

• True
• False

Marketing costs, supply and demand, consumer carelessness, and government policies are four things that can affect the price of food.

• True
• False

Unit price and cost per serving are irrelevant when comparing and shopping for foods.

• True
• False

If you find a food that is spoiled or otherwise defective, you should immediately post it on social media

• True
• False

Checking the product date, planning your route through the store, avoiding damaged packages and putting fragile items on top are four ways to:

• affect the price of food
• affect the date food expires
• ensure the quality of the food you buy
• use a universal price code

Coupons offer savings on the price of a specified product while rebates are money back once you buy a specified product.

• True
• False