Kimberly Kanechika University of Hawaii Cooperative Extension Service Hawaii Child Care Nutrition Program

Overview Introductions What factors affect purchasing? Helpful strategies to “SHOP SMART” Putting knowledge to work

What factors affect purchasing? Budget Menu Make vs Buy Size of facilities Kitchen Storage

What factors affect purchasing? Number & ages of children Staff Availability of stores Access to other resources HI State DOE - OHCNP – CACFP Reimbursements for meal costs

Helpful Strategies to “Shop Smart”  Know your foods  Plan shopping trips  Buyer be aware

Know your foods… Milk Whole, 2%, 1%, Skim Calcium fortified beverages Check unit price Gallon Half Gallon Quart Pint

Know your foods Unit Pricing Unit price: 1 pint $1.25 Unit Price: Half Gallon $ ¢ per cup 38¢ per cup Unit Price = Package price ($) # of units

Know your foods… Fruits and Veggies Seasonality All forms count Fresh Frozen Canned Dried 100% Juice Farmers’ Market

Know your foods… Breads & Grains Choose whole grains Bread Thrift Stores 1. Whole wheat 2. Whole oats 3. Whole grain corn 4. Popcorn 5. Brown rice Source: Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2005

2 x as much Folate 5 x as much Thiamin ~3 x as much: Fiber Calcium Magnesium Potassium Niacin Iron Source: USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 21 (2008) White Rice Brown Rice Calories Riboflavin

Know your foods… Meats & Meat Alternates Factors to consider when buying meats Cut Fat & connective tissue Preparation style Slow cooker recipes

Know your foods… Meats & Meat Alternates Don’t forget about Turkey or chicken Fish Eggs – check for cracks Dry Beans and Peas Nuts

Know your foods… Convenience Foods Advantages Saves labor time Ready to eat Product will be consistent Food label provided Disadvantages Usually more costly Cannot control ingredients May not meet component guidelines

Know your foods… Limit these Get enough of these Food labels Ingredients list Listed in order of weight Limit these Get enough

Plan your shopping trip Make a shopping list Keep & maintain inventory Check weekly ads for sales Be open to alternatives Know general prices

Use store discount cards Try store brands Plan your shopping trip

Plan your shopping trip Be Flexible Plan meals/snacks around sales Buy in bulk and use in multiple meals Example Buy extra boxes of cereal, pretzels & dried fruit (when on sale) and make a trail mix for future snacks

Plan your shopping trip Coupons Can offer great savings when the “price is right” May offer opportunities to try new products at a reduced rate Generic brands may still offer better deals Check for online coupons SAVE 75 ¢ Granola Bars Exp: 6/30/09 One coupon per customer

Warehouse – Buy in bulk Advantages Unit price of goods are sometimes cheaper than at the grocery store Great for staple items that have a long shelf life Disadvantages Must pay for membership May have less variety May not have sites nearby Must buy in larger quantities – greater chance of spoiling

Buyer Be Aware Buy foods safely Know store layout Buy intact cans and packages Do not buy refrigerated items that are warm Shelf stable goods Refrigerated, Frozen, Hot Deli foods

Buyer Be Aware Buy foods safely Dates on food packages “Use-by” date required for infant formula and some baby food No universally accepted dating system “Sell-By” “Best If Used By” “Use-By” “Coded”

Buyer Be Aware Buy foods safely General tips Buy product before date passes Practice safe food handling practices Freeze for later use Food storage chart FIFO

Buyer Be Aware Plan to save time Be aware of marketing techniques Check scanner & receipt for errors

Shop Smart! Know your foods Plan shopping trips Stay within your budget, but be flexible

Websites Child and Adult Care Food Program – Farmers’ Markets – Leave It Then Eat It – Slow Cooked Island Recipes – Food Product Dating – Dating/index.asp USDA Food Buying Guide –

Putting knowledge to work… Station 1 – Unit Price Check Station 2 – Fruits & Veggies More Matters Station 3 – Be Safe

Hawaii Child Care Nutrition Program 1955 East-West Road, #306 Honolulu, Hawaii Phone: Fax: Contact Person: Kimberly Kanechika Contact Information