Food for Today ©2010Chapter 17: Shopping for FoodChapter SummaryShopping for food is a skill. Places to shop for food include supermarkets and specialty stores. Use several criteria to choose a suitable store. Planning shopping can save time and money. It is helpful to get to know a store’s layout and to make shopping lists. Understanding food labels is important. Labels contain basic information, make claims, indicate whether a food is organic, contain sell-by or use-by dates, and feature a universal product code. There are many strategies for smart shopping, including assessing food quality before buying, getting a good value, using coupons, and resolving purchase problems. |  |
