Resource Management Flashcards
Examples of food resource management- food choice
Choose own-brand food.
Choose local and season food.
Choose alternative ingredients that can be cheaper and faster to cook.
Plan meals carefully and shop once a week.
Examples of food resource management- food shopping
Prepare a shopping list to avoid impulse buys.
Price check between food stores.
Consider shopping items that might save time.
Compare unit prices.
Avoid special offers unless they provide real value for money.
Examples of food resource management- food preparation
Use leftovers.
Prepare and cook meals from scratch to avoid the price premium of convenience foods.
Choose the most energy-efficient cooking method.
Choose the most energy/time efficient appliances.
Cook and serve the correct portions for your specific needs.
Examples of food resource management- food storage
Store leftovers appropriately.
Consider the type of ingredient.
Store all food correctly in the fridge,freezer or cupboard to extend shelf life.
Check date marks regularly for foods approaching their use by date.
Keep food wrapped or stored in appropriate packaging to extend shelf life.
2 facts on food waste
7.2 million tonnes of food and drink are thrown away every year.
2.6 million tonnes weren’t eaten on time.
Why are bread and bread items wasted?
Bread has been stored incorrectly and gone hard.
Best before date has been exceeded and the bread has gone mouldy.
Best before date are interpreted incorrectly by consumers therefore bread is thrown away.
Why are fruits and vegetables wasted?
Perishable food: will go off quickly.
Multi-pack buys encourage over purchasing.
Consumers not storing food correctly.
Lack of knowledge regarding the benefits of packaging in extending shelf life.
Why are starchy foods wasted?
Limited understanding of portion sizes.
Leftovers are thrown in the bin.
Why are meat,chicken and fish wasted?
Buying in advance to facilitate busy lifestyle.
Food goes off before cooked due to incorrect storage.
Once package has been opened,smell may be unpleasant.
Why is takeaway food thrown out?
Large portion sizes.
Food is not cooked properly or it’s not to one’s taste.
Why are fizzy drinks wasted?
Large bottle sizes are often cheaper than smaller size.
Fizz is lost with opening the bottle several times.
Why is milk wasted?
May go sour with incorrect storage.
Too much is used when serving cereal.
Strategies to reduce food waste
Be accurate with portion sizes.
Plan meals and write a shopping list to ensure you only buy what you need.
Use leftovers.
Buy food with the longest use by date so you have time to use it.
Store food correctly to keep fresher for longer.
Buy ingredients that are versatile and can be used in a range of different meals.
Advantages of cash
Quick.
Efficient.
Easier to track spending on food and stay within budget.
Discount can be negotiated.
Disadvantages of cash
Accessing cash from your bank account.
Security issues associated with carrying large amounts of cash.
Advantages of credit card
Enable consumers to receive benefits linked to that card such as a cashback or rewards/loyalty points.
No need to carry large sums of cash.
If the bill is paid in full at the end of the month it offers interest-free borrowing.
Convenience as they speed up the payment process.
Food retailers now accept contactless credit cards, improving access to this payment method.
Disadvantages of credit card
Are a form of borrowing and it can be a high risk decision to use a credit card to meet basic needs such as food.
Concerns exist regarding the security of contactless payment.
Maximum amount of £30 for contactless payment so it may not be possible to always use this method.
If the bill is not paid in full at the end of the month then internet is applied increasing the cost of the food bill and risk of debt.
Advantages of debit cards
Quick and efficient.
Cost-effective.
Some debit cards allow consumers to request cashback.
Speed up the payment process-more convenience.
Food retailers accepting debit cards improving access to this payment method.
Disadvantages of debit cards
Only allow to spend the amount of money they have available in their account-consumers must ensure their accounts are in credit.
Concerns exist regarding the security of contactless payment.
Maximum of £30 for contactless payment- not always possible.
