6.01A FACTORS THAT AFFECT FOOD SELECTION

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6.01A FACTORS THAT AFFECT FOOD SELECTION
6.01A Factors that Affect Food Selection
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Family Income

• As income increases, families spend more for
  food. Increasing the use of dairy products,
  better cuts of meats and baked goods.
• As income decreases, spending decreases. Foods
  such as beans and rice are added to stretch
  thefood dollar.

6.01A Factors that Affect Food Selection
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Shopping Skills of the Meal Manager

• Knowing how to choose high quality, most
  nutritious foods for the money is an meal
  management skill.
• A meal manager needs to know how to compare
  prices on a per serving basis.
• The meal manager must recognize seasonal foods
  and quality meats.

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Time that is available for Food Preparation

• Time and energy of the meal manager affects the
  food budget.
• If time is limited, convenience foods are used
  more often rather that foods from scratch.

6.01A Factors that Affect Food Selection
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Family Food Preferences

• A familys value system affects spending.
• If the family income is low, a family money might
  be spent on other goals.

6.01A Factors that Affect Food Selection