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What is a primary benefit of scratch cooking?
What is a primary benefit of scratch cooking?
Which of the following is NOT an example of convenience food?
Which of the following is NOT an example of convenience food?
What is speed-scratch cooking?
What is speed-scratch cooking?
Which technique is effective for saving time when cooking?
Which technique is effective for saving time when cooking?
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Why is it important to use a variety of colors in meal preparation?
Why is it important to use a variety of colors in meal preparation?
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What is a recommended strategy for weekly meal planning?
What is a recommended strategy for weekly meal planning?
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What aspect does texture refer to in meal planning?
What aspect does texture refer to in meal planning?
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Which option is NOT a time-saving technique in cooking?
Which option is NOT a time-saving technique in cooking?
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What is one primary benefit of meal planning?
What is one primary benefit of meal planning?
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Which factor is NOT considered when planning meals?
Which factor is NOT considered when planning meals?
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How can seasonal foods affect meal planning?
How can seasonal foods affect meal planning?
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What percentage of monthly disposable income is typically spent on food in the US?
What percentage of monthly disposable income is typically spent on food in the US?
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Which of the following influences spending on food the least?
Which of the following influences spending on food the least?
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Which step is NOT part of setting up a food budget?
Which step is NOT part of setting up a food budget?
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What is a common way to preserve seasonal foods?
What is a common way to preserve seasonal foods?
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What can be inferred about the connection between food budgeting and income?
What can be inferred about the connection between food budgeting and income?
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What is one way to effectively trim food costs?
What is one way to effectively trim food costs?
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Which food assistance program provides free or reduced lunches for families under certain income levels?
Which food assistance program provides free or reduced lunches for families under certain income levels?
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What is the focus of the Food Stamp Program?
What is the focus of the Food Stamp Program?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program?
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How can individuals reduce food waste effectively?
How can individuals reduce food waste effectively?
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What does the Commodity refer to in the context of food assistance programs?
What does the Commodity refer to in the context of food assistance programs?
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What percentage is indicated as an average in budgeting?
What percentage is indicated as an average in budgeting?
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What is one benefit of utilizing grocery apps and ads when budgeting for food?
What is one benefit of utilizing grocery apps and ads when budgeting for food?
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Study Notes
Convenience Foods
- Convenience foods are processed to make them easier to use
- They are often quick to prepare, such as microwavable meals, pre-cut fruits and vegetables, instant oatmeal packets, and canned soups
- When choosing convenience foods, consider factors like cost, nutrition, and meal appeal
Time-Saving Techniques
- Cut large pieces of meat or poultry into smaller portions for faster cooking
- Prepare one-dish meals
- Use fish, a quick-cooking food
- Use a microwave to defrost and heat foods
- Coordinate meal preparation as a family
- Prepare and freeze lunches or dinners ahead of time
- Utilize recipes that can be adapted for different purposes
Planning for Appeal
- Flavor: Harmonize flavors to keep taste buds interested but not overwhelmed, avoid similar flavors in the same meal
- Color: Use a variety of colors to brighten a meal, add a garnish
- Texture: Use a variety of textures to enhance a meal, such as crunchy, soft, chewy
- Shape and Size: Incorporate various shapes and sizes (e.g. large slices, small cubes)
- Temperature: Maintain hot foods hot and cold foods cold
Weekly Meal Planning
- Saves time and money in the long run
- Promotes healthy eating patterns
- Simplifies grocery shopping
- Arrange grocery lists based on store layout
- Utilize sale items and resources (e.g. slow cooker, Instant Pot)
Resources for Meal Planning
- Time & Energy: Consider time and energy demands of roles (family member, student, friend, teammate, volunteer)
- Skills & Equipment: Leverage cooking skills of family members, start with simple tasks
- Available Food: Use seasonal foods (check resources like https://seasonalandsimple.info/tabs/produce), preserve foods by canning or freezing
- Money/Budget: Develop a budget for managing money, allocate money for food
Influences on Food Spending
- Income (high income vs. low income)
- Number of family members
- Age of family members
- Time and skills for food preparation
- Frequency of eating out
- Amount of food wasted
Setting Up a Food Budget
- Track food spending for two weeks, separate records (home, eating out, school lunches, snacks)
- Calculate average weekly spending (home + eating out)
- Determine percentage of food expenses for eating at home and eating out
- Calculate percentage of income spent on food (average food spending / weekly income)
- Compare percentage to national average (11%)
Meeting Budget Goals
- Requires time and adjustment
- Stock up on sale items in some weeks
- Use staples (milk, cereal, bread, eggs) regularly
Trimming Food Costs
- Prepare simple meals at home more often (soups, casseroles, stir-fries)
- Choose economical main dishes, stretch or replace animal protein with plant-based protein
- Utilize store advertisements and apps
- Reduce food waste (proper storage, creative use of leftovers, smaller portions)
Food Assistance Programs
- National School Lunch Program (1964): Free or reduced lunches for lower-income families
- Food Stamp Program (1964): Improves nutrition for low-income families
- School Breakfast Program (1966): Free or reduced breakfasts for lower-income families
- Child and Adult Care Food Program (1968): Healthy meals and snacks for children and adults under care, based on income
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program (1970s): Improves nutrition of low-income pregnant, breastfeeding women, and children up to 5 years old
- Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP) (1972): Grants and commodities for aging citizens
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This quiz covers the essentials of convenience foods, including preparation techniques that save time and enhance meal appeal. It highlights the significance of flavor, color, texture, and planning in making meals visually and tastefully appealing. Test your knowledge on how to make the most of processed foods in your meal planning.
