Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Junior Secondary School 2

PURCHASING, PROCESSING, PRESERVATION AND SAFETY OF FOODSTUFF

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SUBJECT:��HOME ECONOMICS � ���

CLASS:� JSS2

DATE:

TERM: 3RD TERM

REFERENCE BOOKS

  • HOME ECONOMICS NEW CONCEPT BOOK 2 BY POPOOLA O.O.
  • HOME ECONOMICS FOR JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS 1-3 BY ELIZABETHU. ANYAKOHA.

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WEEK FIVE

TOPIC: PURCHASING, PROCESSING, PRESERVATION AND SAFETY OF FOODSTUFF

CONTENT

  • Importance of Buying Good Quality Foodstuff
  • Factors to Consider whenbuying foods
  • Methods of Purchasing Foods
  • Wise Buying Practices

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IMPORTANCE OF BUYING GOOD QUALITY FOODSTUFFS

  1. � Best quality foods usually keeps better and yield a greater number of portions than poor quality foods as a result of this best quality food should be purchased.
  2. � Good quality food stuffs are fresh, wholesome, attractive and nutritious.
  3. � They can be stored for a long time.
  4. � There will be no wastage or contamination by food spoilage organisms.
  5. � Good quality foods give satisfaction and the nutrients content is still intact.

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FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING FOOD

  1. � Size of the family: A family of three will definitely requires less food than a family of ten.
  2. � Quality of food:� Buying good quality foodstuff will help to save more money and prevent wastages.
  3. � Foods in season:� They are foodstuffs that are in their harvest time. They are cheaper and at their best.
  4. � Money available:� This determines the quality and quantity of food to buy and where to buy.
  5. � The family food needs:� It is necessary to consider the nutritional needs of the family members, their food preferences, likes and dislikes.
  6. � Where to buy:� Decide in advance where to make purchase from. Food can be bought in open market, supermarket, special stores, etc. Buy where foodstuff is best and cheapest.
  7. � Food preservation and storage facilities available e.g. refrigerator, cupboards, etc.
  8. � When to buy:� For instance, vegetables and meat are best purchased in the mornings in the open markets.

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EVALUATION

  1. � List and explain three factors to consider when purchasing foodstuffs.
  2. � State two importance of buying good quality food.

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METHODS OF PURCHASING FOODS

There are two methods of purchasing foods.

  1. � Bulk Purchasing/buying
  2. � Piece meal purchasing

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BULK PURCHASING:This involves buying a large quantity of differentfood stuffs at a time. Buying in bulk will be wise especially when foods are in season.

Advantages of Bulk Buying

  1. a)� It is economical and saves money.
  2. b)� It saves time and energy.
  3. c)� It ensures that food is always in the home.
  4. d)� It enables the family to make use of food in season. Foods in season can be bought at a cheaper rate and stored for the time they are scarce and expensive.

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Disadvantages of Bulk Buying

  1. a)� It can lead to wastage. Some of the food items can go bad or spoil if there is no good storage facility.
  2. b)� It can take much of the family income, and prevent purchase of other needed commodities.
  3. c)� One kind of food purchased in bulk can become monotonous to the family diet.
  4. d)� Some foodstuffs loose taste when kept for too long.



PIECE MEAL:This simply means buying in small quantity at a time.

Advantages of Piece Meal Purchasing

  1. a)� It does not require a large sum of money.
  2. b)� It does not lead to wastages.
  3. c)� It is a good choice for a home maker who lacks storage facilities.

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Disadvantages of Piece Meal

  1. a)� It wastes time, money and energy.
  2. b)� Food is not always available and this may cause some embarrassment in an emergency.
  3. c)� It makes the management of family resources inadequate.

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EVALUATION

  1. � Differentiate between bulk and piece meal purchasing.
  2. � State three advantages of bulk purchasing.

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WISE BUYING PRACTICES

  1. � Make a shopping list and keep to it when buying.
  2. � Ensure that there are adequate storage facilities for the items to be purchased.
  3. � Buy foods in season.
  4. � Judge the quality and values of food before buying.
  5. � Read labels on packaged food containers.
  6. � Make bulk purchases whenever possible.
  7. � Compare values and prices in different stores and with different sellers.
  8. � Check measurement when buying foodstuffs such as grains, pulses, etc.

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GENERAL EVALUATION QUESTIONS

  1. � State three importance of buying good quality foodstuffs.
  2. � Mention five wise buying practices.
  3. � List and explain types of buying.
  4. � State five ways of maintaining food hygiene.
  5. � List and explain types of kitchen equipment.

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READING ASSIGNMENT

Buying of foodstuff:� Home economics for JSS 1-3 by Anyakoha. Pages 316-318

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WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

  1. � Good quality foods yields ____ numbers of portions. A. fewer B. greater C. less D. none of the above.
  2. � The type of shopping whereby the home maker compare prices and quality is known as ____
  3. impulse buying B.� comparative shopping ��� D.� not buying at all ��� D.� buying all in the market
  4. � Goods should be bought and stored in large quantity when they are in ____ A. in seasonB. out of season C. in dry season D. all of the above.
  5. � When buying food or other goods, it is necessary to ____A. shop anywhere B. walk around the market C. buy the most expensive product D. compare prices
  6. � Buying food by merely seeing it and not out of need is called ____ buying. A. impulse�
  7. unrestricted C. quick D. sight

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THEORY

  1. � List and explain two methods for purchasing goods.
  2. � State two factors that influence buying.


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