Transcript 6.01 Factors that Affect Food Selections

6.01A FACTORS THAT AFFECT FOOD
SELECTION
• Family Income
• Shopping Skills of the Meal Manager
• Time that is available for Food
Preparation
• Family Food Preferences
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Family Income
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As income increases, families spend more for
food; such as, increasing the use of dairy products,
better cuts of meats and baked goods.
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As income decreases, spending decreases; such as,
using beans and rice to stretch the food dollar.
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Shopping Skills of the Meal Manager
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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.
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Time that is available for Food Preparation
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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.
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Family Food Preferences
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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.
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