Nutrition Project

TO START NUTRITION PROJECT:

1.      Get the food ads.

2.      Make a list of the good food buys –in categories:  Record price, and number of servings per unit.

Grain          Vegetables         Fruits           Meat             Dairy

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3.      Start to plan menus, remember to consider color and variety.

 4.   Consider price per serving, not price per pound.

YOU HAVE IN THE KITCHEN:

All spices                                                                 Cornstarch

Grated cheese                                                          Bouillon cubes

Coffee                                                                      Tea any kind

Condiments- mustard,ketchup,                                  Flour

Vinegar-wine, cider, white                                        Baking soda, powder

Mayo,relish,hot sauce, honey,etc.                             Jam-two kinds-your choice   

Peanut butter                                                 

Oil-olive, corn ,vegetable, etc.

Sugar-white, brown,confectioners

GROCERY LIST

Food Item             Unit size           #servings needed             Price         X    # Purchased   =    Total price

Follow these steps to do project:

1. Read the ad

2. Make a list of specials you want to use-include quantity and price

3. Start your plans-if you need something not in the ad ask me

4. Balance the requirements for each day

5. Check for color and variety

6. Make grocery list

7. Check  quantities and budget

8. Is it creative ?

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