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WorksheetsShopping for Food- Getting the most Bang for Your Buck
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 14mins
Which is cheapest?
Store Brand
Generic Brand
Name Brand
The best time to go shopping is:
when you're hungry
after you've eaten
when you have nothing to do
on Saturday's
What is one benefit of making a shopping list?
it increases the amount spent on food
it eliminates the need for a food budget
it helps to prevent impulse buying
it adds extra trips to the store
Which type of store sells locally grown fresh produce?
supermarket
farmer's market
convenience store
specialty store
This type of store has good hours, but typically has higher prices and a lower selection:
food cooperative
supermarket
specialty store
convenience store
A type of store that has a very large selection, accepts coupons, and has specials:
supermarket
convenience store
specialty store
farmer's market
_________ ______________ involves evaluating different brands, sizes, and format of a product before making a purchase decision.
Comparison shopping
unit pricing
convenience shopping
Self-service stores that carry both food and non-food items are called...
markets
precycles
supermarkets
A plan for how you'll spend your income including for saving.
Financial Plan
Food Budget
Budget
Banking
Which is cheaper?
Ground Beef
Ground Turkey
Warehouse store=
Super one
Walmart
Costco
Which of the following is true of food cooperatives?
There's one in Hackensack
Members own and operate the co-op
Many times prices are cheaper
All of these
What place would you be able to get the freshest fruit and vegetables?
Supermarket
Specialty Store
Health foods store
Farmer's Market
The most important factor to take into account is not the final price. but the (a) price. This is the cost per ounce, pound, etc.
For foods like fish, meat, and poultry it's best to use the...
Unit Price
Cost per serving
comparison price
Coupons and "for sale" items will ALWAYS give you the best deal and the most bang for your buck.
True
False
I should ALWAYS stick to my shopping list.
True
False
Why can food budgets differ so much between families?
Income Differences
Number of Family Members
Ages of Family Members
All of these are true
Which of the following would NOT be a way to reduce you food spending?
Create a shopping list
Go out to eat less
Look for affordable recipes/ main dishes.
Go shopping when you are hungry.
Which of the following would be a SPECIALTY STORE?
Ortons
Walmart
Sausage Haus Meats
SuperOne
Which of the following would be a CONVENIENCE STORE?
Ortons
Walmart
Sausage Haus Meats
SuperOne
The ________ price is more important when shopping to get the best deal.
Total
unit
Which of the following is NOT a food money saving idea?
Be flexible with your shopping list based on sales
Go out to eat more
Check that the coupon is actually giving you the best deal.
Buy in bulk
Which of the following is NOT a food money saving idea?
Always buy fresh over frozen or canned
Only buy what you'll be able to eat before the food spoils.
Don't impulse buy at the checkout aisle
Join a store rewards program for extra deals (if it's free)
