Chapter 17 Shopping For Food

Impulse buy

A buying decision made by customers on the spot when they see the merchandise

Comparison shopping

A method of judging the benefits of different products by comparing several factors, such as quality, features, and cost.

Nutrition Content claim

A statement made by a manufacturer about the amount of a nutrient, energy or a biologically active substance in the food.

Store brand

A store name used as the trade name of a product; only sold in one chain of stores

Unit price

A unit rate that gives the cost per unit.

Staples

Basic or necessary items that are available almost everywhere

Why by law must it appear on a food label

By law you must know what goes into the food

Why use less sodium chicken broth

Healthier substaue to ones with higher sodium

How can health claim help you

Help you plan healthier meals

Open dating

Labeling to show dates foods should be used for best quality, flavor, and appearance

Three ways to save money while shopping

Look at ads, coupons, buy only what you need

Daily Values

Recommendations that specify the amounts of certain nutrients that the average person should obtain each day

Why check what you have before shopping

So you don't buy things you already have enough of

Nutrition Facts

The portion of a food label that provides information about the nutritional composition of a food and how that food fits into the overall diet.

Generic Brand

general name for a product rather than a specific brand name given by the manufacturer

National brand

recognized across the country due to extensive advertising

Health claim

statements that characterize the relationship between a nutrient or other substance in a food and a disease or health-related condition

Food Budget

the food budget is the maximum amount of money that a restaurant can spend on food.