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Money Saving Tips: FOOD edition

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

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1.

Which is the best money saving tip?

a)

Shop when you're hungry.

b)

Don't make a list.

c)

Don't plan ahead.

d)

Look for sales.

2.

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

a)

sale price

b)

unit price

c)

generic price

d)

bulk price

3.

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

a)

milk

b)

meat

c)

baby formula

d)

cheese

4.

Buy produce ________ for freshness and to save money.

a)

in cans

b)

in season

c)

in convenience stores

5.

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

a)

vegetables

b)

fruits

c)

grains

d)

proteins

6.

The following are less expensive sources of protein...

a)

salmon, shrimp, crab

b)

spinach, carrots, red peppers

c)

eggs, beans, legumes

d)

yogurt, cheese, cottage cheese

7.

One way to prevent food waste is to...

a)

eat leftovers

b)

shop while hungry

c)

go without a list or plan

8.

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

a)

True

b)

False

9.

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

a)

calorie count

b)

ingredients listed

c)

nutrition facts

10.

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

a)

True

b)

False

11.

True or False: The most expensive items in a store are usually placed on the middle shelves where they are easily seen.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Buying from _______ bins allows you to buy the exact amount of an ingredient that you'd like without extra packaging.

a)

bulk

b)

discount

c)

protein

d)

dairy

13.

Which is NOT a benefit of cooking at home.

a)

costs more money

b)

saves money

c)

you know what is in your food

14.

_________ tend to be filling and more economical food choices than most types of meat.

a)

Fruits

b)

Vegetables

c)

Grains

d)

Sweets

15.

The food groups include: Grains, Fruits, Vegetables...

a)

Meats & Fats

b)

Proteins & Dairy

c)

Vitamins & Minerals

d)

Herbs & Spices

16.

Which meal represents the most "balance" of the food groups?

a)

Garden salad with coffee

b)

Vegetable Omelet w/ whole wheat toast

c)

Porkchops & Rice

d)

Buttered Noodles & Garlic bread

17.

_________ fruits & vegetables are a nutritious and affordable alternative to buying fresh.

a)

Canned

b)

Frozen

c)

Dried