Resource Management

Question 1

Examples of food resource management- food choice

Answer 1

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.

Question 2

Examples of food resource management- food shopping

Answer 2

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.

Question 3

Examples of food resource management- food preparation

Answer 3

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.

Question 4

Examples of food resource management- food storage

Answer 4

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.

Question 5

2 facts on food waste

Answer 5

7.2 million tonnes of food and drink are thrown away every year.
2.6 million tonnes weren’t eaten on time.

Question 6

Why are bread and bread items wasted?

Answer 6

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.

Question 7

Why are fruits and vegetables wasted?

Answer 7

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.

Question 8

Why are starchy foods wasted?

Answer 8

Limited understanding of portion sizes.
Leftovers are thrown in the bin.

Question 9

Why are meat,chicken and fish wasted?

Answer 9

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.

Question 10

Why is takeaway food thrown out?

Answer 10

Large portion sizes.
Food is not cooked properly or it’s not to one’s taste.

Question 11

Why are fizzy drinks wasted?

Answer 11

Large bottle sizes are often cheaper than smaller size.
Fizz is lost with opening the bottle several times.

Question 12

Why is milk wasted?

Answer 12

May go sour with incorrect storage.
Too much is used when serving cereal.

Question 13

Strategies to reduce food waste

Answer 13

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.

Question 14

Advantages of cash

Answer 14

Quick.
Efficient.
Easier to track spending on food and stay within budget.
Discount can be negotiated.

Question 15

Disadvantages of cash

Answer 15

Accessing cash from your bank account.
Security issues associated with carrying large amounts of cash.

Question 16

Advantages of credit card

Answer 16

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.

Question 17

Disadvantages of credit card

Answer 17

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.

Question 18

Advantages of debit cards

Answer 18

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.

Question 19

Disadvantages of debit cards

Answer 19

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.