2. Food $ense The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service

3. Objective: Discuss strategies for stretching your food dollar.

4. True or False. It is generally cheaper for one person to eat out than to prepare a meal at home.

5. The price of strawberries is listed as 2/$5.00. The regular price is $2.99 per container. You only need one container. How much will the Food Sense grocery store charge for only one container? A. $2.99 B. $2.50 C. Need more information

6. At the grocery store, this week’s special is frozen waffles “Buy 1 get 1 Free”. Regular price is $3.99 each. If you only need one, how much will it cost? A. $3.99 B. $2.00 C. Need more information

7. Coupons and Advertisements Double coupons –all coupons? –everyday? Promotional advertisements –mail –newspaper –store entrance

8. Discount Cards Is a discount card needed to get sale prices? How do you apply? Do you need an I.D. or checking account to sign up? What is done with the information you provide? Can the card be used with food stamps?

9. It is senior discount day at the grocery store and seniors save 10% on groceries. If you spend $50.00 (before tax), how much will you save? A. $5.00 B. 50 cents C. 55 cents D. $10.00

10. True or False. Buying the larger size of a product is always cheaper than buying a smaller size. Larger (18 oz) Smaller (6 oz)

12. Plan for Using Leftovers Reheat meal for next day Use leftovers to make a new dish –Vegetables- Soup –Meat- Sandwich, soup, salad –Soup- Sauce

13. Storing Leftovers Store in covered containers Label Item –Date –Description Know when to throw food out –Refrigerator –Freezer

14. Important Dates Sell by date Best if used by Expiration/Use by dates Pack dates

15. unit pricing coupons discount cards senior specials I plan to use at least one of the shopping tips to stretch my food dollars.

16. plan for leftovers store foods properly proper refrigerator temperature check dates on foods I plan to use appropriate methods to cut down on wasted food.