Healthy habits don’t have to break the bank Eating Well on a Budget Healthy habits don’t have to break the bank

Project Sponsors USDA project funded through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) School District of Philadelphia Department of Nutrition Sciences, Drexel University

Eat.Right.Now Nutrition Education Program Mission: to provide nutrition education to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance-eligible adults and children in the Philadelphia community Official Nutrition Education Program of the School District of Philadelphia Nutrition activities provided by trained nutrition educators What we do: Nutrition education in the classroom Nutrition lessons for teachers Health fairs, Science fairs Assembly programs Girls and Boys Clubs Cooking clubs Fruit markets Training for School Personnel Home and School meetings Parent workshops School Health Council Sports Nutrition Career fairs

RANK THE FOOD ITEMS FROM MOST TO LEAST EXPENSIVE WHAT RANK THE FOOD ITEMS FROM MOST TO LEAST EXPENSIVE ICEBREAKER: Prices based on national averages $3.00 $1.75 $1.00

Why is a healthy diet important? Better school performance Developmental Growth Weight management Reduced risk of chronic disease Reduced risk of early mortality

Food Choices Food preference or Taste Health Individual or family characteristics Cultural background Social factors Personal circumstances Media influences Resources

Common Barriers to Healthy Eating Time Availability Confusing Information Food Preferences Stress/Emotional Eating Money

You don’t have to break the bank

Benefits of Eating at Home Time with family Know what you’re eating Reduced temptation Portion control Educational opportunities Save $$

Money-Saving Strategies Before you shop Plan your meals for the week Review grocery ads to find weekly specials Clip coupons for healthy foods Take inventory of the food already in your cupboard Create a list Eat: don’t shop hungry Try to shop without the kids Strategies adapted from We Can! Parent Tips: Healthier Eating While Saving Money

Money-Saving Strategies At the store Sign up for a loyalty card Buy store brands Look at unit prices Buy in-season Buy in bulk Read food labels Stock up on healthy sales Stick to the list Brand and Food Name Here Strategies adapted from We Can! Parent Tips: Healthier Eating While Saving Money Unit price tag image from: everydayfoodstorage.net

Both cereals are on sale for $2.00 per box. Which would you choose? Comparing Labels Both cereals are on sale for $2.00 per box. Which would you choose?

Comparing Labels Which cereal has a larger serving size? Which box has more cereal? Which has fewer calories per serving? Fewer grams of fat? Less sodium? Less sugar? SAME More vitamins and minerals?

Money-Saving Strategies At home Package snacks yourself Drink water Control portions Freeze leftovers Cook in batches Strategies adapted from We Can! Parent Tips: Healthier Eating While Saving Money Unit price tag image from: everydayfoodstorage.net

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