Do you go shopping or

marketing with your

mother or anyone in the
family?
 What do you observe of the
foods available in the market?
Have you observed some
malpractices of vendors in
open markets?
When do you say that
the merchandise you
bought is a wise buy?
• Purchasing is buying food needed for
family meals
• Wise purchasing means buying the
right kind and quality of ingredients
in the right amount, at the right
place, at the right price, at the right
time and, at the right price. 
 Considerations in Buying food wisely
1. Food budget can be stretched by buying substitutes
that are less expensive but equally nutritious.
2. Prices of food items differ from one season to
another.
3. Prices of food items differ according to variations in
form. Process foods are more expensive than the fresh
ones.
4.Food prices vary from one market to another from one
store to another
 Principles to follow in Buying
1. Know thoroughly the different types of food.
2. Use substitutes when available.
3. Take advantage of free services offered by
specific types of food when preparation time
is limited
4. Make a survey of prices of different food
items from different stores.
5. Shopping on cash basis is good when the need
to limit expenses and avoid impulse buying is
necessary.
6. Make a complete market list of things o buy.
7. Schedule the time and the day for
marketing/shopping.
8. Be alert with malpractices in the market
Brands, Labels, Trademarks, and Advertisements

• Brand- refer to a combination of words or letters

used by a manufacturer to identify his/her goods
and services in order to distinguish it from other
products.
• Label- is any devise attached to the product. A
label is very important piece of material that
provides all the necessary information about the
product.
• Trademark- any word, name, symbol, or device
used by the manufacturer or merchant to identify
his/hr goods and services in order to distinguish
them from other similar products.
• Advertising- is part of a marketing distribution
system which aims to sell goods and services to
consumers by making them aware of the product ,
its qualities, and its uses.
Activity: Short skit
Form three groups.
The first group will present a short skit showing
some malpractices of vendors in the market.
The second group will present a short skit showing
some of the malpractices of manufacturers.
The third group will present short skit showing
consumer’s rights and responsibilities.
 Duties of the Consumer
1. Report any anomalous practice to the right person or
authority.
2. Ask seller to test the product for product safety.
3. Acquire adequate reliable information through labels
of product from sales representative or through print,
radio and TV and this information must be passed on
to the others.
4. Voice out complaints or protests related to
dysfunctional or expired product and poor or
hazardous services.
5. Make the wise choice from the many products
offered him/her.
6. Help control pollution by actively participating
in the community’s cleanup drives and
campaigns.
7. Help the government in its campaign against
violators
 Steps in Buying Properly
1. Plan your menu for the week.
2. Prepare a list of items to be bought or
purchase list based on your one-week menu.
3. Check the stocks of food still available in your
storage cabinet or storeroom.
4. Plan your itinerary
5. If you have a calculator with you, use this to
make quick computations.
6. When at the cashier, keep watch of the prices
of the commodities punched in
7. Keep watch of items as they are placed in the
bags.
 Purpose of Storing Food
Proper storage of food is keeping the food in
good quality by placing it in the:
• Right place- means the food are stored according to
their kind
• Right temperature- means to sort which foods should
be kept in cold temperature, which should be warm
temperature, and which should be at room
temperature.
• Right time-means to store the food immediately after
purchasing, especially for perishable items like fresh fish
 Why do you think you need to
store different foods in different
storage areas?
 How to Store Foods Properly
1. Poultry
It should be properly dressed with entrails removed Wash
the poultry in running water and chop it into desired
pieces. Place the pieces in clean plastic bags. Toe the bag
tightly. Remember to place only the pieces intended for
one recipe.
2. Meat
To clean, wipe the meat with clean wet towel or rinse in
running water. This will remove any sticking dirt or foreign
matter on the surface of the meat. After cleaning, cut the
meat into
desired pieces, depending on the recipe. Place cut
pieces in plastic bags or container. Put only one
plastic bag only the quantity to be used for one
recipe. Tie the end then label with name of the
recipe and arrange in the freezer in accordance to
the time it is to be used
3. Fish and seafood
• Remove the scales, gills, and entrails, and then wash
thoroughly in clean water. Allow to drain, and then
place in a clean plastic bag. Tightly seal it. Store right
away in the freezer.
4. Fruits and vegetables
• It may be placed only in a tray or basin. Sort
them according to type, uniformity in size,
freshness, the extent of damage like bruises or
blemishes, and degree of ripeness. Clean and
remove all dirt. Cut of the rotten or blemished
portions. Unripe fruits can be stored in slotted
trays of baskets and kept in a well-ventilated
place at room temperature.
5. Storing eggs and dairy products
• Eggs may be stored at room temperature for two weeks and
in the refrigerator for six weeks. Eggs should not be washed
in running water so as not to remove the protective coat of
the shell. Instead it should be wiped clean and dry before
storing. Butter and cheese are kept in the refrigerator
usually in their boxes or wrapper but it can be also
transferred in a plastic or glass containers. Milk in cans can
be stored in cabinets at room temperature. However, when
the can is opened, it should be kept in the refrigerator.
Fresh milk in bottles or tetra packs must be placed in the
refrigerator immediately after opening.
6. Storing baked products
• Bread, cakes and pastries are kept at room temperature.
Breads are kept in their plastic bags or transferred in a dry
clean container with a cover. Cakes and pies may be placed in
the freezer. They should be wrapped in an aluminum foil or
placed in plastic bags. Cookies are placed in covered glass jars.
7. Storing rice and other staple foods
• Rice is stored in rice dispenser or kept in sacks. When stored
in sacks, these should be place in elevated wooden slots to
prevent the moist from the floor from seeping into the rice.
Sugar is removed from its plastic bag and transferred to glass
or plastic or glass jars, and then covered tightly.
 8. Storing other food items
• Cooking oil is stored in clean containers.
Used oil is strained then stored in a
separate bottle or bowl with cover.
Spices, herbs and condiments should be
kept in small bottles and jar and then
covered tightly. Likewise, tea, coffee,
cocoa, and powdered juices should be
kept in airtight containers.
End
Quiz: True or False. Write true if the statement is
true and false if the statement is false.

1. Proper storage of food is keeping

in good quality, in the right place,
at the right temperature and at
the right time.
• 2. Every individual living
in any part of his/her
native soil has a right to
a clean environment
3. In buying properly, it
is okay to plan a menu
for the week.
4. Don’t be alert with the
malpractices in the market
to avoid quarrel with the
vendor.
5. To become a wise purchaser,
one must be familiar with
brands, labels trademarks and
advertisements.
6. Buy only the original
ingredients to make sure
the taste of your food is
accurate on the recipe.
7. Prices of food should not be
varied according to its texture
and appearance
8. Meat and fish should
be stored first right
after buying.
9. The malpractices of
vendors should be voice
out by using social media
accounts.
10. A trademark is an devise
attached to the product
that is to identify products
information.
• Balanced diet- a meal that contains the right kind
and amount of nutrients needed by the body free
from diseases and infection.
• Malnutrition is lack of proper nutrition brought
about by not eating, not eating enough of the right
kinds of food, or being unable to use the food one
does eat.
•  
• Principles of Nutrition
• 1. Nutrients perform different functions in the body, such as to
build and repair body tissues, provide heat and energy, and
regulate body processes.
• 2. No food is complete by itself
• 3. All people throughout life have needs for the same nutrients
but in varying amounts.
• 4. Most foods contain more than one nutrients but no single
food furnishes all the necessary nutrients in the right amount
needed for the body’s health and growth.
• 5. The amount of nutrients needed by the body is influenced
by age, size, gender, activity and state of health.
• Suggestion in Planning Meals
• a. Use of food guides in planning combinations of food to
ensure that the need nutrients are met.
• b. Use a variety of foods rich in protein to meet the needs of
growing children.
•  c. Use a variety of energy foods including rice, root crops,
and other types of cereals. d. Plan for two servings of fruits
and vegetables daily.
• e. Plan for three servings of visible fat preferably coming from
vegetables sources containing polyunsaturated fats.
• f. Follow the specific food allowances for family members as
to age and sex.  
 Fats, oils, sugar,
salt

Fish, poultry, dry beans,

nuts, egg, lean meats, low
fat dairy

Vegetables, green salads,

fru its or juices

Rice, root crop s, corn,

noodles, bread, cereals

Water, clear
broth