2. What are the main reasons why
people eat?
1. meet nutritional needs
2. satisfy appetite and
3. supply body with energy.
3. • Hunger- feeling physical discomfort that is
caused by body’s need for nutrients.
• Appetite – desire for food that is based on
emotions and other factors NOT nutritional
need.
• Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) – the rate at which
your body uses energy while at rest. The HIGHER
your BMR, the more calories your body burns.
5. Wise Purchasing
- It means buying the right kind and quality of
ingredients in the right amount, at the right price, at
the right time, and at the right place. This means
making decisions on what, when, where, how much,
and at what price you are willing to buy.
8. Remember these principles when buying:
• Know thoroughly the different types of food.
• Use substitutes when available.
• Take advantage of free services offered by specific
types of food when preparation time is limited.
• Make a survey of prices of different food items
from different stores.
9. • Shopping on cash basis is good when the need
to limit expenses and avoid impulse buying is
necessary.
• Make a complete market list of things to buy.
• Schedule the time and the day for
marketing/shopping.
• Be alert with malpractices in the market.
