CONVENIENCE FOOD

List five factors that contribute to the high demand of convenience foods.
1. Less time spent in the kitchen
2. Less time planning meals
3. Less preparation time
4. Fewer leftovers
5. Easy cleaning up

Briefly state three advantages and three disadvantages of a family using convenience foods.

Three Advantages:
1. Faster presentation and easy cleaning up
2. Less spoilage and waste occur with packaged convenience foods
3. Transportation of packaged foods is cheaper especially in concentrated form

Three Disadvantages:
1. Harder to control fat, salt and sugar levels
2. Cooking time is sometimes increased for thawing or longer baking time
3. Cost per serving may be higher than homemade

Complete the essay type question below.

Sally is deciding on making and easy lunch for her brother and herself that her mom be will
be working extra hours. Help Sally make a list of convenience foods that can create a meal
keeping in mind carbs, proteins and vegetables. Explain why you chose these foods and give
examples of dishes she can make with these items.
Convenience foods needed:
Pasta
Frozen Meatballs
Tomato sauce
Frozen vegetables
Dishes:
Spaghetti and meatballs with stir fry vegetables

Meatball noodle stir fry