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WorksheetsMeal Planning & Budgeting/Shopping
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
When meal planning, start by
Creating a grocery list for the week
Browsing the store shelves
Writing down all the ingredients for planned meals
Creating a list of items you already have
Making leftovers part of your meal plan...
Should only be done once a month
Will help families know what to expect
Can throw off a meal plan
Can save money & time
When creating a meal plan, you should include
Snacks
Meals for the foreseeable future
Beverages
Meals for the week
Any item you will spend money on that week
If you have veggies, dairy and protein at one meal, which food groups should be included in the next meal to cover all the food groups?
grains & seafood
fruit & carbs
fruit & grains
healthy fats & seafood
You should choose (a) protein foods throughout your week.
In order to get the most 'bang for your buck', what should you use to compare two items?
Sale prices
Unit prices
Prices BEFORE tax
Prices AFTER tax
Which items below will cost less if bought in bulk & stay fresh.
Potatoes
Rice
Meats
Spices
Whole grain bread
Fruits/veggies cost less when they are in season. Pineapple, sweet potatoes & broccoli are typically in season in the..
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fruits/veggies cost less when they are in season. Bell peppers, zucchini & sugar snap peas are typically in season in the..
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Milk and cheese can be frozen before it goes bad.
True
False
Chuck roasts cost more than sirloins.
True
False
Instant rice & oatmeal is sold at a better price than regular rice & oatmeal.
True
False
Mark the shopping strategies that are true.
Name brands are usually the best prices
Eating before shopping helps you buy less
Items on the eye-level shelves usually cost more, so look up & down
Buying prepared items (such as grated cheese) is usually cheaper
You shouldn't look at the per-unit prices
