6 01 A FACTORS THAT AFFECT FOOD SELECTION

6. 01 A FACTORS THAT AFFECT FOOD SELECTION • Family Income • Shopping Skills of the Meal Manager • Time that is available for Food Preparation • Family Food Preferences 6. 01 A Factors that Affect Food Selection 1

Family Income n n As income increases, families spend more for food; such as, increasing the use of dairy products, better cuts of meats and baked goods. As income decreases, spending decreases; such as, using beans and rice to stretch the food dollar. 6. 01 A Factors that Affect Food Selection 2

Shopping Skills of the Meal Manager n Meal management skills include…. -Knowing how to choose the highest quality, most nutritious foods for the money -Knowing how to compare prices on a per serving basis. Knowing how to recognize seasonal foods and quality meats. 6. 01 A Factors that Affect Food Selection 3

Time that is available for Food Preparation n n Time and energy of the meal manager affects the food budget. If time is limited, convenience foods are used more often rather that foods from scratch. 6. 01 A Factors that Affect Food Selection 4

Family Food Preferences n n A family’s value system affects spending. If the family income is low, a family’s money might be spent on other goals such as cell phones instead of fresh fruits and vegetables. or… If the family income is high, eating less nutritious meals out instead of scratch cooking at home just because they can afford to do it. 6. 01 A Factors that Affect Food Selection 5

SELECTING FOOD 6. 01 U Selecting Food 6

Canned Food n n Look for undented, nonbulging, rustfree cans Check for sell-by or expiration dates 6. 01 U Selecting Food 7

Boxed/Packaged Food n n Look for uncrushed, unopened containers Check for sell by or expiration dates 6. 01 U Selecting Food 8 8

Fresh Food n Eggs-look for uncracked, clean shells n n Check for sell-by dates Dairy-look for unopened containers n Check for sell-by or use by dates 6. 01 U Selecting Food 9 9

Frozen Food n n Look for loose content, no ice crystals on outside of container, and no torn packaging Check for sell by or expiration dates 6. 01 U Selecting Food 10 10

Fruits n n n Choose slightly firm, heavy fruits that are in season for best value Look for good color and no bruising Some fruits can be bought before being completely ripe-examples are avocadoes, bananas, mangoes, papayas, peaches, and pears 6. 01 U Selecting Food 1111

Vegetables n n Look for good color, nonwilted vegetables Buy in season for best value Buy medium sized, heavy vegetables Avoid sprouts on root vegetables 6. 01 U Selecting Food 12 12

Meats and Poultry n n n Look for unopened, nonleaky packaging (if it leaks, ask butcher for paper towels/bag) Look for sell by dates-for freshest, look for packages with later dates Bargain bin meats, check for good color and odor, use immediately or freeze 6. 01 U Selecting Food 13 13

Meats and Poultry…cont’d n Check for freshness and leanness n n Beef-cherry red, little fat Pork-pink to red, little fat Lamb and veal-pink, little fat Chicken and turkey-dark and white meat, little fat 6. 01 U Selecting Food 14 14

Shellfish and seafood n n No odor, tightly closed bivalves, firm flesh on shrimp, crab, and lobster Fish-bulging eyes, firm skin, red gills no odor 6. 01 U Selecting Food 15 15

SELECTING STORE 6. 01 D Selecting Store 16 Options 16

Convenience Stores n n n Limited selection Open 24 hours Usually more expensive 6. 01 D Selecting Store Options 17 17

Electronic Ordering/Pick Up At Store n n n 6. 01 D Order online/someone shops for you You pick it up and pay for order Usually more expensive Selecting Store Options 18 18

Farmers’ Markets n 6. 01 D Food sold directly from grower Selecting Store Options 19 19

Food Cooperatives n Group of consumers own and operate stores 6. 01 D Selecting Store Options 20 20

Home Grown n Not really a store, but YOU grow or raise some of your own food needs 6. 01 D Selecting Store Options 21 21

Specialty Stores n Stores that sell only one item or only a few items 6. 01 D Selecting Store Options 22 22

Supermarkets/Supercenters n Carry a variety of foods and non-food items 6. 01 D Selecting Store Options 23 23

Warehouse Stores n Sell food in bulk quantities 6. 01 D Selecting Store Options 24 24

STORING FOODS 6. 01 BB Storing Foods 25

Storing Foods • Types of storage places • • • dry storage refrigerated storage frozen storage 6. 01 BB Storing Foods 26 26

Storing Dry Foods • Storage options: • • pantry or cupboard any cool, dry place that will not be moist and is away from pet food, cleaning supplies, and other hazards 6. 01 BB Storing Foods 27 27

Storing Dry Foods • Boxed and bagged foods not found in the refrigerated or frozen departments are safe to store in cupboards or pantries. 6. 01 BB Storing Foods 28 28

Storing Dry Foods • Ask three questions: • • • Are boxed foods dry foods? Are canned foods dry foods? What other items need dry storage? 6. 01 BB Storing Foods 29 29

Storing Dry Foods n Examples: n n n Pasta Rice Cereal Unprepared /boxed, 6. 01 BB n n n Flour Sugar Bread Non-opened canned foods Storing Foods 30 30

Storing Dry Foods n How do I store dry foods after they have been opened, prepared or cooked? 6. 01 BB Storing Foods PPT 6. 01 Baa Food 31 31

Storing Dry Foods n Opened, prepared or cooked foods from a can, box, or bag not eaten immediately: n must be refrigerated, frozen or kept hot for food safety. 6. 01 BB Storing Foods PPT 6. 01 Baa Food 32 32

Storing Fresh Foods n Some fresh foods are not actually refrigerated in the store. n n What are examples of these types of fresh foods? How should they be stored at home? 6. 01 BB Storing Foods 33 33

Storing Fresh Foods n Examples of fresh foods that may be stored as dry foods: n n n Bananas Potatoes Onions, garlic Bakery foods: breads, cakes, and doughnuts. So…where can we store them? 6. 01 BB Storing Foods 34 34

Storing Fresh Foods n n Bananas may be stored on the countertop. They will continue to ripen here. Potatoes, onions, garlic should be stored in a cool, dry place away from the light. A pantry or cupboard works well. 6. 01 BB Storing Foods 35 35

Storing Fresh Foods n Fresh foods that must be refrigerated for storage: n n fresh fruits / vegetables fresh meats dairy foods. Store these foods promptly. 6. 01 BB Storing Foods 36 36

Storing Frozen Foods • What types of foods do we buy in the freezer section of the store? 6. 01 BB Storing Foods 37 37

Storing Frozen Foods • Foods found in the freezer section include: • • • Convenience foods-pizzas, waffles Frozen vegetables / fruits Frozen pie crusts Ice cream Whipped topping Novelty foods like frozen pops and ice cream sandwiches Breads Juices Meats 6. 01 BB Storing Foods 38 38

Storing Frozen Foods • When I shop, should I select items to ensure they are solidly frozen for storage at home? 6. 01 BB Storing Foods 39 39

Storing Frozen Foods n When shopping for frozen foods choose: • • Frozen foods last so they will stay frozen until stored at home. Frozen foods solidly frozen in the store without ice crystals on the outside of the packaging and loose-type foods like peas that are still loose in their package. This is an indication they have been kept properly frozen. 6. 01 BB Storing Foods 40 40

Storing Frozen Foods n What do I do if some items thaw before getting them stored? 6. 01 BB Storing Foods 41 41

Storing Frozen Foods • • • Properly thawed foods may be refrozen in the packaging from the store, including meats. Thawing in a vehicle is NOT a proper thawing procedure. Foods needs to have been kept at 40° or below to be food safe. Partially thawed, very cold foods may be cooked and then frozen for later use. If in doubt, throw it out! 6. 01 BB Storing Foods 42 42

Storing Foods Remember: n Where we store foods at home is the same way we found them in the grocery store! n If you found it on a shelf, you can store it on a shelf. n If you pulled it from a refrigerated case, you must refrigerate it promptly at home. n If you found it in the frozen case, freeze it at home. 6. 01 BB Storing Foods 43 43

Storing Foods n To maintain food safety, frozen foods and refrigerated foods need to be stored first. Then, canned items and other dry goods may be stored in the appropriate location. (For more info on Food Storage, see www. foodsafety. gov) 6. 01 BB Storing Foods 44 44