FOOD Which do you prefer, preparing food at home or eating out? Why? 6.07

© Take Charge Today – August 2013– Major Expenditures – Slide 2 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona G1 How much does the average person spend on food?  13% of their income The breakdown is”  Food at home 7.7%  Food away from home 5.3%

© Take Charge Today – August 2013– Major Expenditures – Slide 3 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona G1 Two Primary Sources Scratch Convenience Ready-to-eat Fast-food restaurants Fast-casual restaurants Full-service restaurants Prepare Food at Home Least Expensive Food Away from Home Most Expensive

© Take Charge Today – August 2013– Major Expenditures – Slide 4 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona G1 Burger Night - Family of Four Cost per person$6.29 Family of 4$25.16 Cost per person$5.84 Family of 4$23.36 Food Away From HomeFood Prepared at Home McDonalds Quarter Pounder with Cheese Combo Meal Burger with bun, condiments, 5lb bag of potatoes (for fries) and a 12 pack of Coke The meal prepared at home is less expensive and will result in left-overs What are ways to reduce the cost for either option?

© Take Charge Today – August 2013– Major Expenditures – Slide 5 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona G1 Nutrition Goal: Eat well-balanced meals high in nutrition Brainstorm 2-3 examples of food from each group

© Take Charge Today – August 2013– Major Expenditures – Slide 6 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona G1 Other Considerations TimeSkills Facilities and equipment