previously cook

made to put in the microwave

commercially processed

previously opened

provide nutritious meals

make food choices healthier

make foods easier to store

reduce preparation time

help with high blood pressure

can be very costly

increase your metabolism

add spice to your life

tend to be low in saturated and trans fat

high in added sodium, sugar, and fat

high in vitamins, minerals, water

low in fat & carbs

time during preparation

your body from working too hard

money at the market

an entire day

recipes call for dry milk

it has more nutrients

fluid milk is harder to consume

it has a longer shelf life

False

True

Not Sure

Ready to eat

Dehydrated

Frozen

no electricity needed

limited electricity needed

need to store in freezer

True

False

little preparation needed

lots of dovetailing required

must be an expert to use

Ready to eat

Dehydrated

Frozen Foods

None of the above

All of the above

coffee

meat pie

tuna

The nutrition is well preserved when the food is dehydrated

It takes a long cooking time to make the food

Main dishes require the addition of extra ingredients and liquid

Dehydrated foods taste exactly like fresh foods

Frozen foods can be used instantly without the need for thawing

Frozen foods require at least 24 hours to defrost before its ready to cook

Cooked foods require heating and are ready to eat

Frozen foods can be kept for long periods of time and does not have a shelf life

Quick, easy to prepare and is has the same nutritional value as fresh foods

Storage is easy because it takes up alot of space and can be used as part of the living room

It is stored only for emergency purposes and can only be used during a hard times

Extra nutrients are added to the product and it is easy to store

The instructions to consume the product is clear

It is fully cooked and can be eaten at anytime without reheating

The product is precooked and all it needs is heating up according to the instructions

More nutrition is added to the meals and it is considered better than freshly prepared foods.

The cost to purchase is higher than buying fresh ingredients

The serving portions are large enough to feed a family of 4

Nutrients are lost during the processing phase and can't be replaced

Contain low levels of fat and sugars

high salt and fat content

artificial flavourings

toxic substances

all of the above

It allows a greater variety of food to be served at meals

It allows anyone without cooking skills to prepare a meal easily

It allows a greater intake of salt, fat and sugar easily in one's diet

It allows one to consume seasonal foods at all times.

Ready to eat food, ready to cook food, dehydrated food, fortified food

Ready to cook food, dehydrated food, fortified food, bottled and canned food

Ready to eat food, ready to cook food, dehydrated food, bottled and canned food

Ready to eat food, ready to cook food, dehydrated food, fortified food, bottled and canned food

Using microwave oven to cook the food.

Combine fresh ingredients with convenience food when cooking a meal.

Read the food labels carefully before using the convenience food in food preparation.

Buy cheaper convenience food that is near its expiry date to save cost.

Convenience food increases the shelf life of products, thus, delay spoilage and allows food to be consumed over a longer period of time.

Convenience food is less bulky and less heavy, thus, easier to pack and transport.

Convenience food allows seasonal food to be consumed at all times of the year.

fresh spinach and a loaf of bread

pre-chopped vegetables and canned fruits

fresh long beans and an apple

canned tuna and whole cabbage