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Making ents of Nutrition
Dr. Barb Struempler
Dr. Sondra M. Parmer
Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Auburn University
Resources
• Website for script:
http://www.aces.edu/nep/TeachingActivityIdeas.php
• The Price is Right graphic and sounds:
http://www.murray.k12.ga.us/teacher/kara%20leonard/Mini%20T's/Games
/Games.htm
• 101+ Ways to Save Food Dollars:
http://www.aces.edu/pubs/docs/H/HE-0757/
Selecting Participants
Saltine Crackers
Saltine Crackers
$1.26
¢
Making ents
Nutrition Activity #1
The Price is Right
Beef Stroganoff
Comparison
Play 10 Chances
Homemade Beef Stroganoff
6 7
5 2
Homemade Beef Stroganoff
$6.52
¢
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Hamburger Helper Beef Stroganoff
4 8
7 1
Hamburger Helper Stroganoff
$7.18
¢
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Stouffer’s Beef Stroganoff
0
4
2
1 8
Stouffer’s Beef Stroganoff
$14.28
¢
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Beef Stroganoff Comparison
Food Item
Cost of Amount Used
#1: Homemade Beef Stroganoff
$6.55
+ Egg Noodles, 8 ounces
$ 0.80
+ Beef Tips, 1 pound
$3.50
+ Cream of Mushroom Soup, 1 can
$0 .85
+ Sour Cream, 16 ounces
$1.40
#2: Hamburger Helper Stroganoff, n=2
$2.68
+ Beef Tips, 1 pound
$3.50
+ Milk, 4½ cups
~$1.00
#3: Stouffer’s Beef Stroganoff, 27 ounces,
microwave, n=2
Cost of Meal for 4
$14.00
$7.18
$14.00
Corn Comparison
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Corn
Weight
Cost of Corn for 4
Fresh
2 ears
$0.98
Canned, Del Monte
15.25 ounces
$0.96
Canned, Great Value
15.25 ounces
$0.72
Snack Crackers
Snack Crackers
$ .02
¢
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Nutrition Activity #2
Beef & Bean Burritos
Beef & Bean Burritos
versus
Chicken & Pinto Bean Burritos
Play Shell Game: Higher or Lower
8 Taco Bell Beef & Bean Burritos
$15.39
¢
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8 Taco Bell Beef & Bean Burritos
Higher or Lower: $15.39?
Actual Price:
$15.92
HIGHER
8 Homemade Beef &
Bean Burritos
$7.29
¢
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8 Homemade Beef & Bean Burritos
Higher or Lower: $7.29?
Actual Price:
$5.96
LOWER
8 Homemade Chicken &
Pinto Bean Burritos
$6.50
¢
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8 Homemade Chicken &
Pinto Bean Burritos
Higher or Lower: $6.50?
Actual Price:
$4.06
LOWER
Beef & Bean vs. Chicken & Pinto Bean Burritos
Food Item
Price per Amount
Price
#1: Taco Bell Beef & Bean Burritos, n=8
$1.99
$15.92
#2: Homemade Beef & Bean Burritos, n=8
$5.96
+ Flour Tortillas
$1.66
+ Hamburger, 1 pound
$2.50
+ Refried Beans, 10 ounces
$1.25
+ Seasoning Mix Package, n=1
$0.55
#3: Homemade Chicken & Pinto Bean Burritos, n=8
$4.06
+ Flour Tortillas
$1.66
+ Chicken, 1/3 Chicken
$1.25
+ Pinto Beans, Kroger, 15 ounces
$0.60
+ Seasoning Mix Package, n=1
$0.55
Incidental Costs
Food Item
Amount
Price per Container
Side of Taco Bell
Chips and Cheese
1 side
$ .99
Bag of Tortilla Chips
16 ounces
$4.00
Taco Bell Soft Drink
Medium, 20 ounces
$1.49
Soft Drink
2 liter, ~64 ounces
$2.00
Chips and Salsa
Beverage
Rice, Lentils and Pinto Beans
Food Item
Price per Ounce
(cents)
Package
Price
Fiber per
Serving (gram)
White, Great Value
4.9
$1.54
1
White, Mahatma
6.0
$2.18
1
Brown, Great Value
4.2
$1.32
2
Brown, Mahatma
7.1
$1.98
2
6.2
$0.98
11
Pinto Beans, Kroger
4.0
$0.60
5-7
Pinto Beans, Bush’s
4.7
$0.76
5-7
Rice, 2 pounds
Lentils, 1 pound
Lentils
Pinto Beans, 15 ounces
Chicken Broth Table
Food Item:
Chicken Broth
Amount
Price per Ounce
(cents)
Package Price
Great Value
14.5 ounces
5.1
$ .73
Swanson
14.0 ounces
8.6
$ .86
from Boiling
Chicken
Free
Canned Corn
Canned Corn
$ .24
¢
Making ents
Nutrition Activity #3
Making Food with Fun
at Home: Pizza Time
Play Rank the Cost
Pizza Comparison: Rank the Cost
Volunteer #1: Pizza Kit, Chef Boyardee
Volunteer #2: Pizza Crust Mix with Sauce
Volunteer #3: Pre-cooked Pizza Crust (n=1)
Pizza Comparison
Food Item
Cost
Pizza #1
$1.47
Pizza Crust Mix, Great Value
$ .47
Pizza Sauce, Great Value
$1.00
Pizza #2
Pre-cooked 2 Pizza Crusts + 2 Sauces, n=1
Pizza and 1 Sauce
$1.88
$1.88
Pizza #3
Pizza Kit, Chef Boyardee
Cost of Pizza for
Family of 4
$2.76
$2.76
Nutrition Activity #4
Popcorn Comparison
Play 10 Chances
Popping Corn
0
1
2
Popping Corn
$ .20
¢
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Microwave: Pour Over Cheddar
8
5
6
Microwave Pour Over Cheddar
$ .86
¢
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Movie Theater Butter in Tub
8
9
1
0
Movie Theater Butter in Tub
$1.98
¢
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Popcorn Comparison
Food Item: Orville Redenbacher’s
Amount
Popcorn #1
Popping Corn
$ .20
45 ounces
Popcorn #2
Pour Over Cheddar
$ .88
1 popping pouch
Popcorn #3
Movie Theater Butter in a Tub
Cost of 6 Cups
Popped
$2.00
1 bucket
Final Showcase
What’s the cost of a fun night at
home for a family of 4?
Pizza
Soda
Ice Cream with Chocolate Syrup
Popcorn
Movie
Night Out on the Town or
Fun Night at Home
Item
Out on the Town: Cost of
Item
Fun at Home: Cost of
Item
Pizza
Minimum $25.00
~$12.00
Ice Cream with Chocolate Syrup
Included with pizza special
~$ 3.00
Popcorn
~$25.00
~$ 4.00
Soda
Included with popcorn
special
~$ 2.00
Movie
$32.00 ($8 each)
~$ 5.00
Total for 4
$82.00
$26.00
Thank You