True or False: Repeat meals and use the same ingredients to save money. We do not waste food.
True
What food group is wild caught salmon?
Fish = protein
What food group is oatmeal? GRAIN, FRUIT, VEGETABLE, PROTEIN, or DAIRY
Oatmeal = Whole Grain
If you want a balanced meal, what food 4 groups should you have on your plate?
Fruits, vegetables, protein, grains/carbohydrates
What is another word for CARBOHYDRATES? This food group has bread, rice, pasta...
Grains, Whole Grains
It's healthy to eat protein with every meal. Name 4 different foods with protein.
Nuts, eggs, meat, fish, avocados, spinach
Name 5 vegetables!
Think about leafy greens and the IATP garden!
Name 8 fruits!
Fruits have seeds. Some fruits and sweet. Some are sour.
Name 3 foods with dairy. Dairy is optional. Should you eat a LOT or a LITTLE dairy with each meal?
Milk, yogurt, smoothies, cheese. Only eat a small amount of dairy.
How much time does a person spend at the grocery store each week? 45 minutes or 4 hours?
45 minutes per week
How many items do you think a grocery store sells? 39 or 39,500?
The average grocery store sells 39,500 items. That's a LOT of choices!
Do more people grocery shop on the weekdays (Mon-Fr) or weekend (Sat, Sun)?
Saturday is the most popular day for grocery shopping. If you go on Saturday, you might have to wait in a longer line.
Do more people grocery shop in the afternoon or at night?
Late afternoon is the most popular time to grocery shop. 4:00 - 5:00 PM is when the store will be the most crowded.
Do people buy MORE FRESH PRODUCE or MORE PACKAGED FOODS?
Unfortunately, most people buy too many packaged foods. It is healthier to spend money on fresh produce.
The grocery cart is dirty because many people touch the handle. What can you do to stay clean and safe?
Wipe the cart before you use it. There are wipes at the store or you can bring your own.
