1. Smart Shopping Tips Unit Pricing Common Conversions 3 tsp = 1 Tbsp
Price per Ounce
BEST Price!
Tip: Don’t be tricked by discounts. Often times larger items are a better deal, but always be sure to check for yourself!
Common Conversions
3 tsp = 1 Tbsp
4 Tbsp = ¼ cup
1 cup = 8 oz
1 lb = 16 oz
8 cups = ½ gallon
16 Cups = 1 gallon

2. Label Reading Common Labeling Terms Know the Serving Size Remember
“Calories per Gram”
Fat = 9 cals
Protein = 4 cals
Carbohydrates = 4 cals
Common Labeling Terms
Term
Meaning
Free
Does not contain the ingredient or contains very trivial amount
Low
Sodium
Fat
Saturated Fat
Calories
Cholesterol
140 mg or less
3 g or less
1 g or less
40 cal or less
20 mg or less
Reduced
Contains 25% less than original item
Good source
One serving contains 10-19% DV of a particular nutrient
High source
One serving contains 20% or more DV of a particular nutrient

3. What’s in Your Food x 9 calories per gram =
Five Easy Steps for Label Reading
Step 1. Look at the “Nutrition Facts” Panel
Step 2. Write down the number of “Servings per Container” ____
Step 3. Write down the number “Grams of Fat” ____
Step 4. Multiply “Serving per Container” by “Grams of Fat”
grams of fat
servings per container x
total grams of fat
in the whole container
Step 5. Multiply the “total number grams of fat” by the number of calories in one gram of fat.
x 9 calories per gram =
Total Calories
from Fat

4. Food for a Day $5.00 Breakfast (Total $) (#Servings) ($ per Serving)
________ ________ ÷ __________ = ________
________ ________ ÷ __________ = ________
Total Cost per Meal = ________
Lunch (Total $) (#Servings) ($ per Serving)
_________ ________ ÷ __________ = ________
_________ ________ ÷ __________ = ________
Total Cost per Meal = ________
Dinner (Total $) (#Servings) ($ per Serving)
Total Cost per Day = ________