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Stretching Food Dollars For Healthier Living Objectives

Understanding Self and Others

• Make food choices based on:
  • personal and family needs
  • recommended servings from food pyramid
• Recognize:
  • cultural differences related to food
  • individual preferences
  • role of lifestyle on eating and health.

Problem Solving and Decision Making

• recognize dietary needs of family throughout the life span, including:
  • pregnant women
  • infants
  • children
  • elderly
• prepare and store food safely

Managing Resources, Time, and Money

• Acquire food based on:
  • family needs
  • unit pricing
  • comparison shopping
  • prepared shopping list
  • alternatives available
  • seasonal availability
• Compare cost of food eaten away from home to food prepared at home.

Communicating and Relating to Others

• Consider food preferences and dietary restrictions of family members.
• Involve family members in preparation

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