Store Basics
You put your groceries in this and push it around the store.
Cart
Ingredients
This describes food that contains less fat than usual.
Low Fat
You use a debit or credit card instead of cash.
Pay by card
A lower price offered for a limited time.
Discount
This is where you pay for your items before leaving the store.
Checkout
The number of these tells you how much energy a food gives your body. (Hint: If you want to lose weight you need to reduce the number of these that you eat)
Calories
This food is produced without artificial chemicals or pesticides.
Organic
A machine does this to your groceries when you are checking out so the price appears.
Scan
A plan that helps you control how much money you spend.
Budget
This is the long section that you walk down where similar products are grouped together.
Aisle
This panel gives detailed information about nutrients, including fat, sugar, and protein
Nutrition Label
This type of food has been changed from its natural state.
You do this to decide which product gives you better value.
Compare Prices
This describes something that costs more than it should.
Overpriced
The piece of paper that shows what you bought--you might need this if you want to return something later.
receipt
The recommended portion size that nutrition information is based on is also called the ______ ____.
Serving size
This substance can cause a serious reaction for some people (scratchy throat, difficulty breathing, hives)
Allergen
You do this if a product is damaged or unsuitable.
Return (an item)
Something you purchase suddenly without planning.
Impulse buy
When a store has sold out of specific product (doesn't have any more) , the store employee may tell that it is ____ __ _____.
Out of stock
This date helps you decide whether food is still safe to eat.
Expiration Date
These substances are added to food to improve taste, color, or shelf life.
Additives
Store workers do this when shelves are empty.
Restock
When customers consistently choose the same brand, even if alternatives exist.
Brand loyalty