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Kimberly Kanechika
University of Hawaii
Cooperative Extension Service
Hawaii Child Care Nutrition Program
Overview
Introductions
What factors affect purchasing?
Helpful strategies to
“SHOP SMART”
Putting knowledge to
work
What factors affect
purchasing?
Budget
Make vs Buy
Size of facilities
Menu
• Kitchen
• Storage
What factors affect
purchasing?
Number & ages of children
Staff
Availability of stores
Access to other resources
• HI State DOE - OHCNP – CACFP
• Reimbursements for meal costs
Helpful Strategies to
“Shop Smart”
Know your foods
Plan shopping trips
Buyer be aware
Know your foods…
Milk
Whole, 2%, 1%, Skim
Calcium fortified beverages
Check unit price
• Gallon
• Half Gallon
•Quart
•Pint
Know your foods
Unit Pricing
Unit Price =
Package price ($)
# of units
1 pint
$1.25
Half Gallon
$3.00
Unit Price:
62¢ per
cup
Unit price:
38¢ per cup
Know your foods…
Fruits and Veggies
Seasonality
All forms count
Farmers’ Market
• Fresh
• Frozen
• Canned
• Dried
• 100% Juice
Know your foods…
Breads & Grains
Choose whole
grains
Bread Thrift Stores
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4.
5.
Whole wheat
Whole oats
Whole grain
corn
Popcorn
Brown rice
Source: Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2005
Brown Rice
2 x as much Folate
5 x as much Thiamin
~3 x as much:
• Fiber
• Calcium
• Magnesium
• Potassium
• Niacin
• Iron
White Rice
Calories
Riboflavin
Source: USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 21 (2008)
Know your foods…
Meats & Meat Alternates
Factors to consider when buying
meats
• Cut
• Fat & connective tissue
• Preparation style
Slow cooker recipes
Know your foods…
Meats & Meat Alternates
Don’t forget about
• Turkey or chicken
• Fish
• Eggs – check for cracks
• Dry Beans and Peas
• Nuts
Know your foods…
Convenience Foods
Advantages
Disadvantages
• Saves labor time
• Ready to eat
• Product will be
• Usually more
• Food label
• May not meet
consistent
provided
costly
• Cannot control
ingredients
component
guidelines
Know your foods…
•Food labels
Limit these
•Ingredients list
Get enough
•Listed in order
of weight
Plan your shopping trip
Make a shopping list
Keep & maintain inventory
Check weekly ads for sales
Be open to alternatives
Know general prices
Plan your shopping trip
Use store discount cards
Try store brands
Plan your shopping trip
Be Flexible
Plan meals/snacks around sales
Buy in bulk and use in multiple meals
Example
• Buy extra boxes of cereal,
pretzels & dried fruit (when
on sale) and make a trail
mix for future snacks
Plan your shopping trip
Coupons
Can offer great savings when the “price
is right”
May offer opportunities to try new
products at a reduced rate
Generic brands may
still offer better deals
Check for online coupons
SAVE 75 ¢
Granola Bars
Exp: 6/30/09
One coupon per customer
Warehouse – Buy in bulk
Advantages
• Unit price of
goods are
sometimes
cheaper than at
the grocery store
• Great for staple
items that have a
long shelf life
Disadvantages
• Must pay for
membership
• May have less variety
• May not have sites
nearby
• Must buy in larger
quantities – greater
chance of spoiling
Buyer Be Aware
Buy foods safely
Know store layout
Shelf stable
goods
Refrigerated, Frozen,
Hot Deli foods
Buy intact cans and packages
Do not buy refrigerated items that are
warm
Buyer Be Aware
Buy foods safely
Dates on food packages
• “Use-by” date required for infant
formula and some baby food
• No universally accepted dating system
“Sell-By”
“Best
If Used By”
“Use-By”
“Coded”
Buyer Be Aware
Buy foods safely
General tips
• Buy product before date passes
• Practice safe food handling practices
• Freeze for later use
• Food storage chart
• FIFO
Buyer Be Aware
Plan to save time
Be aware of marketing techniques
Check scanner & receipt for errors
Shop Smart!
Know your foods
Plan shopping trips
Stay within your budget,
but be flexible
Websites
• Child and Adult Care Food Program
– http://ohcnp.k12.hi.us/programs/cacfp.html
• Farmers’ Markets
– http://hawaii.gov/hdoa/add/farmers-market-in-hawaii
• Leave It Then Eat It – Slow Cooked Island Recipes
– http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/new/LeaveItThenEatItCookbook.htm
• Food Product Dating
– http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Food_Product_
Dating/index.asp
• USDA Food Buying Guide
– http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/foodbuyingguide.html
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/foodsavings/
Putting knowledge to work…
Station 1 – Unit Price Check
Station 2 – Fruits & Veggies More Matters
Station 3 – Be Safe
Contact Information
Hawaii Child Care Nutrition Program
1955 East-West Road, #306
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
Phone: 956-4124
Fax: 956-6457
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: Kimberly Kanechika