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PROJECT EASE
Effective and Affordable Secondary Education
TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION
Home Economics
MODULE 4
BUREAU OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
Department of Education
DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue
Pasig City
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Foods and Applied Nutrition
First Year
Module 4
GO BBYC: “Buying the Best for
Your Consumption”
What this module is about
Hello, here we are again dear student! How are you today? Are you a member of any
organization in your school? How about the BBYC or the “Bantay Bilihin Youth Club?”
Congratulations! Young as you are, you are already exposed to consumer education. In
this module, you are invited to go BBYC, “Buying the Best for Your Consumption.” You will
learn how to distinguish quality goods, know your rights and duties as a consumer, know
where and when to file for complaints on the malpractice of some manufacturers and
vendors, learn how to conserve food nutrients, and finally, be able to apply the principles of
meal planning by preparing a simple breakfast menu. So, let’s start our quest for learning
now.
What you are expected to learn
This module helps you perform these tasks well:
1. Discuss the principles and guidelines in buying meat, poultry, fish, eggs, cereals,
fruits, vegetables, as well as its labels/brands, trademarks and print advertisements;
2. Observe the malpractice of manufacturers and vendors in deceiving customers;
3. Discuss the rights and duties of a consumer;
4. Identify agencies tasked to safeguard the rights of consumers;
5. Conserve food nutrients through proper storage and food preparation;
6. Apply the principles of meal planning by preparing a simple breakfast menu; and
7. Serve and evaluate the prepared menu for breakfast.
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How to learn from this module
The terms below are defined to facilitate learning as you go through this module.
Terms Meaning
Adulterated Impure or inferior due to the ingredients added.
Consumer Refers to a person who uses goods or services.
Meal planning The task of deciding in advance the food intended
for a certain time or purpose.
Menu Refers to the list of food to be prepared.
Perishable Food that easily gets spoiled.
Poultry Refers to domestic fowls such as chicken, turkey,
Geese, among others.
PRETEST
Multiple Choice
Directions: Read each statement very well and write the letter of the correct answer on
your paper.
_______ 1. Which does not describe a fresh fish?
a. sunken eyes
b. firm and elastic flesh
c. bright red gills
d. intact scales
_______ 2. In buying good quality poultry, choose those with
a. bruised skin c. light weight
b. firm elastic flesh d. poor conformation
_______ 3. Any individual who uses goods and services.
a. buyer c. manufacturer
b. consumer d. producer
_______ 4. This practice intends to control the supply of goods.
a. adulterated goods
b. created food shortage
c. mislabeling
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d. short-weighing
_______ 5. Information about the product is not true because undesirable qualities are not
revealed.
a. created news on food shortage
b. expired goods
c. false advertising
d. short-changing
_______ 6. Which of the following is a consumer’s right?
a. checking the health condition of local markets
b. checking the quality of food supply
c. consumer education
d. honest and sincere entrepreneurship
_______ 7. Which of the following is a consumer’s responsibility?
a. Demand for consumer protection
b. Accurate information on the value of food
c. Protection against malpractices of vendors and manufacturers
e. Critical awareness
_______ 8. A government agency that educates people on consumer education
a. DTI c. DDB
b. DOH d. DepEd
_______ 9. An example of a very perishable food.
a. egg c. meat
b. fruit d. vegetable
______ 10. What is the best cooking temperature for meat?
a. high to moderate c. low to moderate
b. high to low d. moderate to high
______ 11. Fish scales are usually removed, unless the fish is going to be
a. fried c. boiled
b. broiled d. steamed
______ 12. The most important meal of the day.
a. breakfast c. snacks
b. lunch d. supper
______ 13. Which should be identified first?
a. beverage c. fruits
b. cereal or bread d. protein dish
______ 14. Store eggs in the_____.
a. freezer c. closed container
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b. egg racks d. jar
______ 15. It is an instrument used for evaluation.
a. project plan c. scorecard
b. project proposal d. score sheet
Lesson 1
Guidelines in the Choice and Purchase of Foods
Hello there! Have you ever been asked by your mother to market for your family
meal? Did you experience buying meat, poultry, fish, eggs, cereals, fruits, vegetables and
canned goods? If yes, how did you make your choices? To help you make your choices in
the future, here are some guidelines to follow:
When buying meat, make
sure that:
it is disease free and has
complied with the required
standards of cleanliness;
it is tender and juicy
it is reddish in color; and
has no foul odor.
When buying poultry such as turkey,
goose, duck, pigeon, and chicken, make
sure that:
it has good conformation;
it has firm, elastic flesh;
it has smooth unbruised skin; and
it has heavy weight.
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Before buying fish, look for the
following characteristics:
bright, clear bulging eyes;
reddish pink gills;
firm and elastic flesh;
a skin that is free from slime;
intact and shiny scales; and
no unpleasant odor.
We always eat eggs during
breakfast. So, when buying eggs, keep
these pointers in mind:
it should have rough, chalky and
unbroken shell;
it should sink in water;
it should have round and firm yolk;
should have light and thick white
part; and
a weight not too light for its size.
Cereals are grains such as corn,
wheat, and oats. They can be stored for a
long time in a container and do not spoil
easily. So, when buying cereals keep
these in mind:
• Choose bigger grains.
• It should be free from molds and bad
odor.
Fruits are good for our body. Hence,
when buying any kind of fruit, keep this
in mind:
Buy fruits in season.
Don’t buy overripe fruits.
Fruits must not have wilted or
discolored portions.
Fruits must be heavy in relation to
size.
Fruits should be crisp and fresh.
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Activity 1
Join your mother when she goes marketing this week. Help her choose quality of
foods based on what you have just learned.
Activity 2
Examine the labels of the canned goods and bottled goods you bought. Analyze food
quality based on information on the labels. Write these in your notebook and discuss them
with your friends and/or teacher.
Activity 3
Visit the nearest market in your place and make an ocular inspection of the quality of
foods sold. Submit a written report of your findings to your teacher.
Do you eat vegetables?
Vegetables are good for the body, too.
When buying vegetables, try to look
for the following characteristics:
free from defects and decay;
fresh and crisp looking;
no wilting and discoloration;
big and well-shaped; and
no worms and other pests.
Though canned goods and bottled goods are
not very perishable, you still need to keep in mind the
following reminders:
• Check the label to know the nutritive value,
expiration date, net content by number, fluid
measure or weight in grams.
• Avoid buying containers with bulges and big dents.
• Canned goods must be free from rust.
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Self-check:
Place a ✔ on the blank if the statement refers to good quality foods, an ✖if not.
_______ 1. Reddish color of meat
_______ 2. Canned goods with bulges
_______ 3. Vegetables with wilted leaves
_______ 4. Rough eggshell
_______ 5. Easily removed fish scales
_______ 6. Firm, elastic flesh of poultry
_______ 7. Overripe fruits
_______ 8. Expired canned goods
_______ 9. Fish with clear and bulging eyes
______ 10. Big and well-shaped fruits and vegetables
Did you get all the answers right? If not, review the lesson, paying particular attention
to the items missed. If all your answers are right, CONGRATULATIONS! You may proceed
to the next lesson.
Lesson 2
Malpractices of Manufacturers and Vendors
Now that you know how to choose quality foods, it’s not enough to stop there. You
should know the next lesson on consumership. A consumer is any individual who uses
goods and services. As a consumer, you must be vigilant and alert against the malpractices
of manufacturers and vendors.
The following are some of the common malpractice of some vendors and
manufacturers.
1. Expired goods
Content of canned or bottled goods is spoiled if the label shows their expiration
dates.
2. Short weighing
The weight of food is inadequate to what it should be. This means that even if the
scale indicates one kilo, the weight is actually less.
3. Short-changing
Your change is lacking, hence, it is always safe to count your change before leaving
the vendor.
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4. Adulterated goods
Some vendors use ingredients that look very much like the real ingredients to
mislead its buyers.
5. Mislabeling
The label does not tell the real content of the canned goods or bottled goods.
6. False advertising
Information about the product is not true because its undesirable qualities are not
revealed.
7. Created food shortage
This practice is intended to control the supply of goods such as rice which is hoarded
in warehouses.
Activity 4
Interview your family members or close relatives about their experience of being
victims of the malpractices of manufacturers and vendors. Make a narrative report on this.
Activity 5
Prepare clippings or a collection of articles on the given topic and submit to your
teacher.
Self-check:
JC is asked by his mother to go to market. Help him evade from being cheated by
manufacturers and vendors. Place a ✔ if the statement indicates being a vigilant consumer
and ✖, if not.
_______ 1. Check the weighing scale before buying.
_______ 2. Buy expired goods.
_______ 3. Accept incorrect change.
_______ 4. Check the food label.
_______ 5. Do not believe in wrong TV information.
How was your score? Did you get all the answers right? If not, go back to the lesson
and pay more attention to the parts you missed. If you scored high, CONGRATULATIONS!
You may now proceed to the next lesson.
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Lesson 3
Rights and Duties of Consumers
After knowing the malpractices of manufacturers and vendors, you have to know your
rights and responsibilities as a consumer. Vendors and manufacturers usually abuse
consumers who do not know their rights. Following are your rights and responsibilities:
Rights of a Consumer
1. The Right to Basic Needs. This is the first consumer right which guarantees survival,
adequate food supply, clothing, shelter, health care, education and sanitation.
2. The Right to Safety. This right protects consumers against the marketing of goods or
the provision of services that are hazardous to life and health.
3. The Right to Information. This right protects consumers against dishonest or
misleading advertisements or labeling and the right to be furnished the facts and
information needed to be able to make an informed choice.
4. The Right to Choose. This right enables us to choose competitively priced products
with the assurance of satisfactory quality.
5. The Right to Representation. This is the right to express consumer interest in the
making and execution of government policies.
6. The Right to Redress. This is the right to be compensated for misrepresentation,
shoddy goods or unsatisfactory services.
7. The Right to Consumer Education. This refers to the right to acquire the knowledge
and skills needed to be an informed customer.
8. The Right to Healthy Environment. This is the right to live and work in an environment
which is neither threatening nor dangerous and which respects a life of dignity and
well-being.
Responsibilities of a Consumer
1. Critical Awareness. This is the responsibility of being alert in questioning the use,
price, and quality of the goods and services we pay for.
2. Action. This is the responsibility of asserting ourselves and ensure that we get a fair
deal. If we remain as passive consumers, we shall be continually exploited.
3. Social Concern. This is our responsibility to be aware of the impact of our
consumption of food and goods on other citizens, particularly the disadvantaged or
powerless, whether in the local, national or international community.
4. Environmental Awareness. This refers to responsibility to understand the
environmental consequences of our consumption. We should accept our individual
and social responsibilities to conserve natural resources and protect the earth for the
future generations.
5. Solidarity. This is the responsibility of organizing ourselves into consumer groups in
order to develop the strength and influence of promoting and protecting our interests.
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Agencies Tasked to Safeguard the Rights of Consumers
Our rights as consumers should be protected and safeguarded for our welfare. We
should be aware of the services of the following government and private agencies
responsible for our rights as consumers:
1. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) or the City/Provincial/Municipal Treasurer -
Entertains complaints for deceptive, unfair sales acts or practices, erroneous weights
and measures to ensure consumers of quality products and safety.
2. Department of Education (DepEd) - For consumer education and information.
3. Department of Health (DOH) - Looks into the effects of food on the health of people
through its laboratory studies. It also assigns a Sanitation Officer to every town
whose duty is to check on the cleanliness of restaurants and other food outlets. It
also takes charge of violations in the sale of food, drugs, cosmetics and devices,
hazardous substances, labeling, packaging and price tags.
4. Bureau of Foods and Drugs (BFAD) - Takes care of complaints against adulterated,
banned or mislabeled foods, drugs and cosmetics.
5. Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) - Safeguards the role of prohibited and dangerous
drugs, the rehabilitation of drug dependents, drug abuse protection and community
information.
6. Bureau of Product Standards (BPS) - Protects the standard of quality and the safety
of products.
7. National Meat Inspection Commission and Department of Agriculture - Sees to it that
the meat and poultry products being sold in markets are safe for public consumption.
8. Energy Regulatory Board (ERB). Takes charge of complaints against the short-
selling of gasoline stations and LPG dealers.
In the private sector, one of the consumer activist groups is media. Major newspapers
employ consumer columnists who help consumers pursue their complaints against business
establishments. Even TV hosts and radio commentators mediate between the complainant
public and the establishment being complained against.
Activity 6
Interview at least three relatives or friends and ask them the following questions:
1. Do you know your rights as a consumer?
2. Do you remember any experience that made you aware of your rights? (i.e. expired
products, overpricing and defective products, among others)
3. What did you do in these cases?
4. What are your responsibilities as a consumer? How aware are you of this?
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Submit a written report of the interview to your teacher.
Self-check:
Write RI if the statement refers to consumers’ rights; RE for consumers’
responsibility.
_______ 1. Scout for honest and sincere entrepreneurs.
_______ 2. Buy good quality foods.
_______ 3. Refuse food treated with chemicals harmful to health.
_______ 4. Check the quality of food supply at the local market.
_______ 5. Report any malpractice of vendors or manufacturers.
_______ 6. Demand consumer protection.
_______ 7. Information on the supply of goods at the local markets.
_______ 8. Check the health conditions in the local markets.
_______ 9. Seek protection for the general welfare of consumers.
______ 10. Know the correct information about the value of food products and other
consumer goods.
How well did you score? If you got 7 out of 10, that’s good! If you got all correct, very
good! However, if you missed some items, go back to the lesson and take note of and
improve the items you missed. If you get a higher or perfect score, move on to the next
lesson.
Lesson 4
Proper Storage and Preparation of Food
A wise homemaker is concerned not only with the taste of food but also with how much
nutrients are conserved after the food is cooked. Sometimes, much of the nutritive value of
foods is lost during preparation and storage. Hence, extra care in the storage and
preparation of food should be observed.
The storage facility is an important factor in food preparation. In determining the quality
of food you are going to buy, consider first your storage resources for perishable foods.
Food storage could be a refrigerator or an icebox. If you have no refrigerator, buy only the
quantity of foods the family can consume in one day. Meat, fish and poultry are highly
perishable. Fruits and vegetables are semi-perishable, while cereals and dried beans are
not.
Following are practices in storing and preparing foods for you to observe:
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Food Storage Technique
Meat Wash meat under
running water and
drain quickly.
Divide the meat into
individual recipes and
place in separate
containers.
Store meat in the
coldest part of the
refrigerator, the
freezer. Don’t thaw
unpacked frozen meat
under water or
immerse this in water
while still tightly packed
in its plastic container.
Low to moderate
heat is the best cooking
temperature for meat
because it produces a more
tender and flavorful product
and allows less shrinkage
as well as more retention of
nutrients.
Pork should be
cooked in a shorter time
because its connective
tissues are tender. When
broiling meat, wait for the
charcoal to become very hot
and turn the meat every 2 to
3 minutes to keep its proper
temperature.
Rinse in water, drain
and place in individual
plastic bags. Store in
the freezer.
Principles observed
in cooking meat also apply
to poultry. Older chickens
have tough meat which
must be cooked in low
temperature. Poultry can
be cooked at low
temperature. Poultry can
be fried, barbecued, braised
or stewed with vegetable
extenders.
Poultry
Fish Fish should be cleaned
thoroughly. Remove
the gills and internal
organs. Scales are
usually removed,
except when grilled or
roasted.
Fish needs less
cooking time than meat
because it has no
connective tissues. Cook in
moderate temperature to
retain flavor and juice.
Overcooked fish tends to
break into pieces.
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Cut the fish into desired
pieces and rinse very
well. Keep in separate
plastic bags. Store in
the freezer.
Acids such as
vinegar harden the protein
in fish, thus preventing its
flesh from breaking.
Don’t wash eggs. Just
wipe them before
storing. Keep in egg
racks in the refrigerator
or in a cool, dry, and
clean cabinet. Eggs are
stored in an upright
position, with the bigger
side upward. Keep them
away from smelly foods.
Cook eggs under low
to medium heat to keep them
from becoming tough and
discolored. Place eggs in
cold water immediately after
cooking to facilitate shelling.
Make sure that eggs are at
room temperature before
boiling them to prevent
cracking.
Eggs
Cereals Store in dry, covered
container. Keep the
container tightly
closed to protect from
weevils or bukbok.
Remove foreign
matter from rice before
cooking. Wash rice not
more than two times without
rubbing the grains. Save
washing for sinigang, pesa
or for sauces.
Dried beans
and nuts
Store dried beans and
nuts in plastic bags
and keep in a cool,
dry place away from
sunlight.
Cook beans and
legumes using the same
water in which they were
soaked. Simmer, instead of
boiling.
Fruits
Fruits should be
washed and cleaned
before storing.
Overripe fruits should
be serve immediately.
Store in cool, dry place
or inside the chiller
portion of the
refrigerator.
Wash fruits before
paring to save the water-
soluble vitamins. Cook
fresh fruits in small amounts
of water and with the skin
on to retain its color, flavor
and nutritive value.
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Activity 7
Draw a refrigerator filled with various foods such as meat, poultry, fruits, and
vegetables among others. Make sure that you place the items correctly in their proper
compartments.
To prevent darkening
of certain fruits, minimize
soaking in water. Instead,
soak in calamansi juice.
Wash vegetables and
drain until dry. Remove
discolored and damaged
portions.
Place in dry plastic bags
with holes for ventilation
that helps delay the
rotting of the vegetables.
Place in the chiller
portion of the
refrigerator.
Vegetables are
washed before peeling,
cutting or slicing. Avoid
soaking in water. Use the
minimum quantity of water.
Don’t overcook vegetables.
Vegetables
Transfer the content of
canned milk into a glass
or plastic container after
opening. A chemical
reaction may take place
if air enters the tin can
which may have an
adverse effect on the
milk. Refrigerate liquid
milk.
Powdered milk is stored
in a cool, dry place with
the lids tightly closed.
Cheese and butter are
stored in the refrigerator,
while frozen foods like
ice cream are stored in
the freezer.
Check on the expiry
date, particularly of bottled
milk before serving. In
heating milk, use a double
broiler on low fire and stir
occasionally.
Milk and milk
products
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Activity 8
Interview your mother or a family elder about their food storage and preparation
practices. Compare these with what you have learned. Make a narrative report and submit
this to your teacher.
Self-check:
Write T if the statement is correct, and F, if incorrect.
_______ 1. Fruits and vegetables should be washed after paring to save the nutrients.
_______ 2. Store meat in the warmest part of the refrigerator.
_______ 3. Wash eggs before storing.
_______ 4. Cereals are stored in a dry, covered container.
_______ 5. Upon opening, transfer the content of canned milk into a glass or plastic
container to prevent chemical reaction.
_______ 6. Cook fish at high temperature.
_______ 7. High to low is the best cooking temperature for poultry.
_______ 8. Rice should be washed three times.
_______ 9. Overripe and bruised fruits should be kept in the refrigerator.
______ 10. Dried beans can be stored in plastic bags for a long time.
How well did you score? Did you get 7 out of 10? That’s good! How about 10? Very
Good! If you missed some items in the test, go back to the lesson and pay more attention to
the parts you missed. If you get all items right, proceed to the next lesson.
Lesson 5
Preparing a Simple Breakfast Menu
Did you have breakfast this morning? Good! Do you know that breakfast is the most
important meal of the day? As the word implies, breakfast breaks the fasting or long period
without food after supper. A good breakfast starts the day right. It gives you the energy and
vitality you need to start the day. It is good to prepare a simple but nutritious breakfast for
the family within the least possible time. In the previous module, you learned how to plan
meals. Now, you will apply the guidelines/principles in meal planning in preparing your own
menu for breakfast.
Sample Menu Pattern for Breakfast
Menu Pattern Sample Pattern
Fruit Papaya
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Protein dish Fried tinapa with tomatoes
Cereal or bread Sinangag
Beverage Milk or chocolate
Various fruits may be served for breakfast. Fruits are very valuable to your health. They
help in the digestion of food because of the fibers which helps in waste elimination.
However, there are fruits not suitable for breakfast such as the tamarind, santol, and green
mangoes, among others because of their sour taste.
Protein dishes help build and repair body tissues. Meat, eggs, fish, and other animal
by-products are good sources of protein.
Breakfast cereals could be rice or bread, among others. Since, rice is the staple food
of Filipinos, it is usually included in our breakfast. Rice is served plain or fried commonly
known as sinangag, a favorite of Filipinos. Bread is also served instead of rice for breakfast.
The most popular bread is the locally baked “pandesal”. Others are loaf bread, rolls, buns
and bread sticks.
Milk is the best beverage for breakfast, It is the most nearly perfect food with all the
essential nutrients needed by the body. Other beverages are chocolate, coffee, tea, brewed
ginger and fruit juices.
Criteria in Evaluating Simple Family Breakfast
Anyone can prepare and serve breakfast. Certain criteria are however, observed to
ensure a quality and nutritious breakfast. In evaluating the breakfast you prepared, have a
scorecard to guide your evaluation. Below is an example of a scorecard for evaluating the
family breakfast.
Activity 9
Prepare a one week breakfast menu for your family. Make sure to follow the guidelines
in meal planning.
Criteria Perfect Score Actual Score
1. Quality of ingredients 10
2. Technique of preparation 20
3. Pace of work 5
4. Quality of prepared breakfast
Flavor 15
Texture 10
Temperature 5
Color 10
Nutritive Value 15
5. Cost 10
100%
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Activity 10
Make the connections. Write inside the circles the needs that relate to breakfast. An
example is given to you.
Activity 11
Evaluate your own breakfast, today using the instrument used in our lesson.
Self-check:
Answer the following:
1. Why is breakfast important?
2. Fill up the given menu pattern with a sample menu.
Menu Pattern Sample Menu
Fruit
Protein Dish
Cereal or Bread
Beverage
Ask an elder in your family or your teacher to check your responses. What is your
score? Did you get all items right? Very good! If not, review the part that you missed and
improve it.
Bread
Breakfast
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LET’S SUMMARIZE
Consumers shop wisely to ensure consumption of good quality food. Knowing the tips in
the choice and purchase of quality foods such as meat, poultry, cereals, fruits, and
vegetables and other commodities ensures money’s worth.
Foods are stored and prepared in various ways. Proper storage and preparation of
foods prevent food spoilage, wastage and nutrient loss.
Consumers should be vigilant and alert against the malpractice of vendors and
manufacturers to avoid being cheated and abused.
Consumers have the right to be protected as well as the corresponding responsibilities.
There are government and private agencies tasked to safeguard consumers’ rights.
Breakfast is the first and most important meal of the day. It can be simple but nutritious.
Eating a nutritious breakfast starts the day right.
Breakfast should be evaluated first to determine the nutritional value, quality of
ingredients and the technique of preparation as well as the cost of the foods served.
POSTTEST
Multiple Choice:
Directions: Read each statement very well and write the letter of the best answer on the
blank before each number.
_______ 1. Which does not describe a fresh fish?
a. sunken eyes c. bright red gills
b. firm flesh d. intact scales
_______ 2. In buying poultry, which quality do you consider?
a. bruised skin c. light weight
b. firm flesh d. poor conformation
_______ 3. He or she is anyone who uses goods and services.
a. buyer c. manufacturer
b. consumer d. producer
_______ 4. This practice is intended to control the supply of goods.
a. adulterated goods
b. created food shortage
c. mislabeling
d. short weighing
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_______ 5. Information on the product is not true when its undesirable qualities are not
revealed.
a. created food shortage
b. expired goods
c. false advertising
d. short-changing
_______ 6. Which of the following is a consumer’s right?
a. Checking the health condition of the local markets
b. Checking the quality of food supply
c. Consumer Education
d. Honest and sincere entrepreneurship
_______ 7. Which of the following is the consumer’s responsibility?
a. Consumer protection
b. Correct information about the value of food
c. Protection from the malpractice of vendors and manufacturers
d. Critical awareness
_______ 8. A government agency that educates people about consumer education.
a. DTI c. DDB
b. DOH d. DepEd
_______ 9. It is a highly perishable food.
a. egg c. meat
b. fruit d. vegetable
______ 10. Which is the best cooking temperature for meat?
a. high to moderate c. low to moderate
b. high to low d. moderate to high
______ 11. Fish scales are usually removed except when the fish is to be
a. fried c. boiled
b. broiled d. steamed
______ 12. It is the most important meal of the day.
a. breakfast c. snacks
b. lunch d. supper
______ 13. In the breakfast menu pattern, which should be listed first?
a. beverage c. fruits
b. cereal or bread d. protein dish
______ 14. Store eggs in the
a. freezer c. closed container
b. egg racks d. jar
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______ 15. It is an instrument used for evaluation.
a. project plan c. scorecard
b. project proposal d. score sheet
At this point, you should have made a perfect score. Once you understand the lesson,
you are ready for the next module. God Bless You!
ANSWER KEY
Pretest / Posttest
1. a
2. b
3. b
4. b
5. c
6. c
7. d
8. d
9. c
10.c
11.b
12.a
13.a
14.b
15.c
Lesson 1: Self-check
1. ✔ 6. ✔
2. ✖ 7. ✖
3. ✖ 8. ✖
4. ✔ 9. ✔
5. ✖ 10. ✔
Lesson 2: Self-check
1. ✔
2. ✖
3. ✖
4. ✔
5. ✔
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Lesson 3: Self-check
1. RE 6. RI
2. RI 7. RI
3. RI 8. RE
4. RE 9. RE
5. RE 10. RI
Lesson 4: Self-check
1. F 6. F
2. F 7. F
3. F 8. F
4. T 9. F
5. T 10. T

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He module 4

  • 1. 1 PROJECT EASE Effective and Affordable Secondary Education TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION Home Economics MODULE 4 BUREAU OF SECONDARY EDUCATION Department of Education DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue Pasig City
  • 2. 2 Foods and Applied Nutrition First Year Module 4 GO BBYC: “Buying the Best for Your Consumption” What this module is about Hello, here we are again dear student! How are you today? Are you a member of any organization in your school? How about the BBYC or the “Bantay Bilihin Youth Club?” Congratulations! Young as you are, you are already exposed to consumer education. In this module, you are invited to go BBYC, “Buying the Best for Your Consumption.” You will learn how to distinguish quality goods, know your rights and duties as a consumer, know where and when to file for complaints on the malpractice of some manufacturers and vendors, learn how to conserve food nutrients, and finally, be able to apply the principles of meal planning by preparing a simple breakfast menu. So, let’s start our quest for learning now. What you are expected to learn This module helps you perform these tasks well: 1. Discuss the principles and guidelines in buying meat, poultry, fish, eggs, cereals, fruits, vegetables, as well as its labels/brands, trademarks and print advertisements; 2. Observe the malpractice of manufacturers and vendors in deceiving customers; 3. Discuss the rights and duties of a consumer; 4. Identify agencies tasked to safeguard the rights of consumers; 5. Conserve food nutrients through proper storage and food preparation; 6. Apply the principles of meal planning by preparing a simple breakfast menu; and 7. Serve and evaluate the prepared menu for breakfast.
  • 3. 3 How to learn from this module The terms below are defined to facilitate learning as you go through this module. Terms Meaning Adulterated Impure or inferior due to the ingredients added. Consumer Refers to a person who uses goods or services. Meal planning The task of deciding in advance the food intended for a certain time or purpose. Menu Refers to the list of food to be prepared. Perishable Food that easily gets spoiled. Poultry Refers to domestic fowls such as chicken, turkey, Geese, among others. PRETEST Multiple Choice Directions: Read each statement very well and write the letter of the correct answer on your paper. _______ 1. Which does not describe a fresh fish? a. sunken eyes b. firm and elastic flesh c. bright red gills d. intact scales _______ 2. In buying good quality poultry, choose those with a. bruised skin c. light weight b. firm elastic flesh d. poor conformation _______ 3. Any individual who uses goods and services. a. buyer c. manufacturer b. consumer d. producer _______ 4. This practice intends to control the supply of goods. a. adulterated goods b. created food shortage c. mislabeling
  • 4. 4 d. short-weighing _______ 5. Information about the product is not true because undesirable qualities are not revealed. a. created news on food shortage b. expired goods c. false advertising d. short-changing _______ 6. Which of the following is a consumer’s right? a. checking the health condition of local markets b. checking the quality of food supply c. consumer education d. honest and sincere entrepreneurship _______ 7. Which of the following is a consumer’s responsibility? a. Demand for consumer protection b. Accurate information on the value of food c. Protection against malpractices of vendors and manufacturers e. Critical awareness _______ 8. A government agency that educates people on consumer education a. DTI c. DDB b. DOH d. DepEd _______ 9. An example of a very perishable food. a. egg c. meat b. fruit d. vegetable ______ 10. What is the best cooking temperature for meat? a. high to moderate c. low to moderate b. high to low d. moderate to high ______ 11. Fish scales are usually removed, unless the fish is going to be a. fried c. boiled b. broiled d. steamed ______ 12. The most important meal of the day. a. breakfast c. snacks b. lunch d. supper ______ 13. Which should be identified first? a. beverage c. fruits b. cereal or bread d. protein dish ______ 14. Store eggs in the_____. a. freezer c. closed container
  • 5. 5 b. egg racks d. jar ______ 15. It is an instrument used for evaluation. a. project plan c. scorecard b. project proposal d. score sheet Lesson 1 Guidelines in the Choice and Purchase of Foods Hello there! Have you ever been asked by your mother to market for your family meal? Did you experience buying meat, poultry, fish, eggs, cereals, fruits, vegetables and canned goods? If yes, how did you make your choices? To help you make your choices in the future, here are some guidelines to follow: When buying meat, make sure that: it is disease free and has complied with the required standards of cleanliness; it is tender and juicy it is reddish in color; and has no foul odor. When buying poultry such as turkey, goose, duck, pigeon, and chicken, make sure that: it has good conformation; it has firm, elastic flesh; it has smooth unbruised skin; and it has heavy weight.
  • 6. 6 Before buying fish, look for the following characteristics: bright, clear bulging eyes; reddish pink gills; firm and elastic flesh; a skin that is free from slime; intact and shiny scales; and no unpleasant odor. We always eat eggs during breakfast. So, when buying eggs, keep these pointers in mind: it should have rough, chalky and unbroken shell; it should sink in water; it should have round and firm yolk; should have light and thick white part; and a weight not too light for its size. Cereals are grains such as corn, wheat, and oats. They can be stored for a long time in a container and do not spoil easily. So, when buying cereals keep these in mind: • Choose bigger grains. • It should be free from molds and bad odor. Fruits are good for our body. Hence, when buying any kind of fruit, keep this in mind: Buy fruits in season. Don’t buy overripe fruits. Fruits must not have wilted or discolored portions. Fruits must be heavy in relation to size. Fruits should be crisp and fresh.
  • 7. 7 Activity 1 Join your mother when she goes marketing this week. Help her choose quality of foods based on what you have just learned. Activity 2 Examine the labels of the canned goods and bottled goods you bought. Analyze food quality based on information on the labels. Write these in your notebook and discuss them with your friends and/or teacher. Activity 3 Visit the nearest market in your place and make an ocular inspection of the quality of foods sold. Submit a written report of your findings to your teacher. Do you eat vegetables? Vegetables are good for the body, too. When buying vegetables, try to look for the following characteristics: free from defects and decay; fresh and crisp looking; no wilting and discoloration; big and well-shaped; and no worms and other pests. Though canned goods and bottled goods are not very perishable, you still need to keep in mind the following reminders: • Check the label to know the nutritive value, expiration date, net content by number, fluid measure or weight in grams. • Avoid buying containers with bulges and big dents. • Canned goods must be free from rust.
  • 8. 8 Self-check: Place a ✔ on the blank if the statement refers to good quality foods, an ✖if not. _______ 1. Reddish color of meat _______ 2. Canned goods with bulges _______ 3. Vegetables with wilted leaves _______ 4. Rough eggshell _______ 5. Easily removed fish scales _______ 6. Firm, elastic flesh of poultry _______ 7. Overripe fruits _______ 8. Expired canned goods _______ 9. Fish with clear and bulging eyes ______ 10. Big and well-shaped fruits and vegetables Did you get all the answers right? If not, review the lesson, paying particular attention to the items missed. If all your answers are right, CONGRATULATIONS! You may proceed to the next lesson. Lesson 2 Malpractices of Manufacturers and Vendors Now that you know how to choose quality foods, it’s not enough to stop there. You should know the next lesson on consumership. A consumer is any individual who uses goods and services. As a consumer, you must be vigilant and alert against the malpractices of manufacturers and vendors. The following are some of the common malpractice of some vendors and manufacturers. 1. Expired goods Content of canned or bottled goods is spoiled if the label shows their expiration dates. 2. Short weighing The weight of food is inadequate to what it should be. This means that even if the scale indicates one kilo, the weight is actually less. 3. Short-changing Your change is lacking, hence, it is always safe to count your change before leaving the vendor.
  • 9. 9 4. Adulterated goods Some vendors use ingredients that look very much like the real ingredients to mislead its buyers. 5. Mislabeling The label does not tell the real content of the canned goods or bottled goods. 6. False advertising Information about the product is not true because its undesirable qualities are not revealed. 7. Created food shortage This practice is intended to control the supply of goods such as rice which is hoarded in warehouses. Activity 4 Interview your family members or close relatives about their experience of being victims of the malpractices of manufacturers and vendors. Make a narrative report on this. Activity 5 Prepare clippings or a collection of articles on the given topic and submit to your teacher. Self-check: JC is asked by his mother to go to market. Help him evade from being cheated by manufacturers and vendors. Place a ✔ if the statement indicates being a vigilant consumer and ✖, if not. _______ 1. Check the weighing scale before buying. _______ 2. Buy expired goods. _______ 3. Accept incorrect change. _______ 4. Check the food label. _______ 5. Do not believe in wrong TV information. How was your score? Did you get all the answers right? If not, go back to the lesson and pay more attention to the parts you missed. If you scored high, CONGRATULATIONS! You may now proceed to the next lesson.
  • 10. 10 Lesson 3 Rights and Duties of Consumers After knowing the malpractices of manufacturers and vendors, you have to know your rights and responsibilities as a consumer. Vendors and manufacturers usually abuse consumers who do not know their rights. Following are your rights and responsibilities: Rights of a Consumer 1. The Right to Basic Needs. This is the first consumer right which guarantees survival, adequate food supply, clothing, shelter, health care, education and sanitation. 2. The Right to Safety. This right protects consumers against the marketing of goods or the provision of services that are hazardous to life and health. 3. The Right to Information. This right protects consumers against dishonest or misleading advertisements or labeling and the right to be furnished the facts and information needed to be able to make an informed choice. 4. The Right to Choose. This right enables us to choose competitively priced products with the assurance of satisfactory quality. 5. The Right to Representation. This is the right to express consumer interest in the making and execution of government policies. 6. The Right to Redress. This is the right to be compensated for misrepresentation, shoddy goods or unsatisfactory services. 7. The Right to Consumer Education. This refers to the right to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to be an informed customer. 8. The Right to Healthy Environment. This is the right to live and work in an environment which is neither threatening nor dangerous and which respects a life of dignity and well-being. Responsibilities of a Consumer 1. Critical Awareness. This is the responsibility of being alert in questioning the use, price, and quality of the goods and services we pay for. 2. Action. This is the responsibility of asserting ourselves and ensure that we get a fair deal. If we remain as passive consumers, we shall be continually exploited. 3. Social Concern. This is our responsibility to be aware of the impact of our consumption of food and goods on other citizens, particularly the disadvantaged or powerless, whether in the local, national or international community. 4. Environmental Awareness. This refers to responsibility to understand the environmental consequences of our consumption. We should accept our individual and social responsibilities to conserve natural resources and protect the earth for the future generations. 5. Solidarity. This is the responsibility of organizing ourselves into consumer groups in order to develop the strength and influence of promoting and protecting our interests.
  • 11. 11 Agencies Tasked to Safeguard the Rights of Consumers Our rights as consumers should be protected and safeguarded for our welfare. We should be aware of the services of the following government and private agencies responsible for our rights as consumers: 1. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) or the City/Provincial/Municipal Treasurer - Entertains complaints for deceptive, unfair sales acts or practices, erroneous weights and measures to ensure consumers of quality products and safety. 2. Department of Education (DepEd) - For consumer education and information. 3. Department of Health (DOH) - Looks into the effects of food on the health of people through its laboratory studies. It also assigns a Sanitation Officer to every town whose duty is to check on the cleanliness of restaurants and other food outlets. It also takes charge of violations in the sale of food, drugs, cosmetics and devices, hazardous substances, labeling, packaging and price tags. 4. Bureau of Foods and Drugs (BFAD) - Takes care of complaints against adulterated, banned or mislabeled foods, drugs and cosmetics. 5. Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) - Safeguards the role of prohibited and dangerous drugs, the rehabilitation of drug dependents, drug abuse protection and community information. 6. Bureau of Product Standards (BPS) - Protects the standard of quality and the safety of products. 7. National Meat Inspection Commission and Department of Agriculture - Sees to it that the meat and poultry products being sold in markets are safe for public consumption. 8. Energy Regulatory Board (ERB). Takes charge of complaints against the short- selling of gasoline stations and LPG dealers. In the private sector, one of the consumer activist groups is media. Major newspapers employ consumer columnists who help consumers pursue their complaints against business establishments. Even TV hosts and radio commentators mediate between the complainant public and the establishment being complained against. Activity 6 Interview at least three relatives or friends and ask them the following questions: 1. Do you know your rights as a consumer? 2. Do you remember any experience that made you aware of your rights? (i.e. expired products, overpricing and defective products, among others) 3. What did you do in these cases? 4. What are your responsibilities as a consumer? How aware are you of this?
  • 12. 12 Submit a written report of the interview to your teacher. Self-check: Write RI if the statement refers to consumers’ rights; RE for consumers’ responsibility. _______ 1. Scout for honest and sincere entrepreneurs. _______ 2. Buy good quality foods. _______ 3. Refuse food treated with chemicals harmful to health. _______ 4. Check the quality of food supply at the local market. _______ 5. Report any malpractice of vendors or manufacturers. _______ 6. Demand consumer protection. _______ 7. Information on the supply of goods at the local markets. _______ 8. Check the health conditions in the local markets. _______ 9. Seek protection for the general welfare of consumers. ______ 10. Know the correct information about the value of food products and other consumer goods. How well did you score? If you got 7 out of 10, that’s good! If you got all correct, very good! However, if you missed some items, go back to the lesson and take note of and improve the items you missed. If you get a higher or perfect score, move on to the next lesson. Lesson 4 Proper Storage and Preparation of Food A wise homemaker is concerned not only with the taste of food but also with how much nutrients are conserved after the food is cooked. Sometimes, much of the nutritive value of foods is lost during preparation and storage. Hence, extra care in the storage and preparation of food should be observed. The storage facility is an important factor in food preparation. In determining the quality of food you are going to buy, consider first your storage resources for perishable foods. Food storage could be a refrigerator or an icebox. If you have no refrigerator, buy only the quantity of foods the family can consume in one day. Meat, fish and poultry are highly perishable. Fruits and vegetables are semi-perishable, while cereals and dried beans are not. Following are practices in storing and preparing foods for you to observe:
  • 13. 13 Food Storage Technique Meat Wash meat under running water and drain quickly. Divide the meat into individual recipes and place in separate containers. Store meat in the coldest part of the refrigerator, the freezer. Don’t thaw unpacked frozen meat under water or immerse this in water while still tightly packed in its plastic container. Low to moderate heat is the best cooking temperature for meat because it produces a more tender and flavorful product and allows less shrinkage as well as more retention of nutrients. Pork should be cooked in a shorter time because its connective tissues are tender. When broiling meat, wait for the charcoal to become very hot and turn the meat every 2 to 3 minutes to keep its proper temperature. Rinse in water, drain and place in individual plastic bags. Store in the freezer. Principles observed in cooking meat also apply to poultry. Older chickens have tough meat which must be cooked in low temperature. Poultry can be cooked at low temperature. Poultry can be fried, barbecued, braised or stewed with vegetable extenders. Poultry Fish Fish should be cleaned thoroughly. Remove the gills and internal organs. Scales are usually removed, except when grilled or roasted. Fish needs less cooking time than meat because it has no connective tissues. Cook in moderate temperature to retain flavor and juice. Overcooked fish tends to break into pieces.
  • 14. 14 Cut the fish into desired pieces and rinse very well. Keep in separate plastic bags. Store in the freezer. Acids such as vinegar harden the protein in fish, thus preventing its flesh from breaking. Don’t wash eggs. Just wipe them before storing. Keep in egg racks in the refrigerator or in a cool, dry, and clean cabinet. Eggs are stored in an upright position, with the bigger side upward. Keep them away from smelly foods. Cook eggs under low to medium heat to keep them from becoming tough and discolored. Place eggs in cold water immediately after cooking to facilitate shelling. Make sure that eggs are at room temperature before boiling them to prevent cracking. Eggs Cereals Store in dry, covered container. Keep the container tightly closed to protect from weevils or bukbok. Remove foreign matter from rice before cooking. Wash rice not more than two times without rubbing the grains. Save washing for sinigang, pesa or for sauces. Dried beans and nuts Store dried beans and nuts in plastic bags and keep in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Cook beans and legumes using the same water in which they were soaked. Simmer, instead of boiling. Fruits Fruits should be washed and cleaned before storing. Overripe fruits should be serve immediately. Store in cool, dry place or inside the chiller portion of the refrigerator. Wash fruits before paring to save the water- soluble vitamins. Cook fresh fruits in small amounts of water and with the skin on to retain its color, flavor and nutritive value.
  • 15. 15 Activity 7 Draw a refrigerator filled with various foods such as meat, poultry, fruits, and vegetables among others. Make sure that you place the items correctly in their proper compartments. To prevent darkening of certain fruits, minimize soaking in water. Instead, soak in calamansi juice. Wash vegetables and drain until dry. Remove discolored and damaged portions. Place in dry plastic bags with holes for ventilation that helps delay the rotting of the vegetables. Place in the chiller portion of the refrigerator. Vegetables are washed before peeling, cutting or slicing. Avoid soaking in water. Use the minimum quantity of water. Don’t overcook vegetables. Vegetables Transfer the content of canned milk into a glass or plastic container after opening. A chemical reaction may take place if air enters the tin can which may have an adverse effect on the milk. Refrigerate liquid milk. Powdered milk is stored in a cool, dry place with the lids tightly closed. Cheese and butter are stored in the refrigerator, while frozen foods like ice cream are stored in the freezer. Check on the expiry date, particularly of bottled milk before serving. In heating milk, use a double broiler on low fire and stir occasionally. Milk and milk products
  • 16. 16 Activity 8 Interview your mother or a family elder about their food storage and preparation practices. Compare these with what you have learned. Make a narrative report and submit this to your teacher. Self-check: Write T if the statement is correct, and F, if incorrect. _______ 1. Fruits and vegetables should be washed after paring to save the nutrients. _______ 2. Store meat in the warmest part of the refrigerator. _______ 3. Wash eggs before storing. _______ 4. Cereals are stored in a dry, covered container. _______ 5. Upon opening, transfer the content of canned milk into a glass or plastic container to prevent chemical reaction. _______ 6. Cook fish at high temperature. _______ 7. High to low is the best cooking temperature for poultry. _______ 8. Rice should be washed three times. _______ 9. Overripe and bruised fruits should be kept in the refrigerator. ______ 10. Dried beans can be stored in plastic bags for a long time. How well did you score? Did you get 7 out of 10? That’s good! How about 10? Very Good! If you missed some items in the test, go back to the lesson and pay more attention to the parts you missed. If you get all items right, proceed to the next lesson. Lesson 5 Preparing a Simple Breakfast Menu Did you have breakfast this morning? Good! Do you know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day? As the word implies, breakfast breaks the fasting or long period without food after supper. A good breakfast starts the day right. It gives you the energy and vitality you need to start the day. It is good to prepare a simple but nutritious breakfast for the family within the least possible time. In the previous module, you learned how to plan meals. Now, you will apply the guidelines/principles in meal planning in preparing your own menu for breakfast. Sample Menu Pattern for Breakfast Menu Pattern Sample Pattern Fruit Papaya
  • 17. 17 Protein dish Fried tinapa with tomatoes Cereal or bread Sinangag Beverage Milk or chocolate Various fruits may be served for breakfast. Fruits are very valuable to your health. They help in the digestion of food because of the fibers which helps in waste elimination. However, there are fruits not suitable for breakfast such as the tamarind, santol, and green mangoes, among others because of their sour taste. Protein dishes help build and repair body tissues. Meat, eggs, fish, and other animal by-products are good sources of protein. Breakfast cereals could be rice or bread, among others. Since, rice is the staple food of Filipinos, it is usually included in our breakfast. Rice is served plain or fried commonly known as sinangag, a favorite of Filipinos. Bread is also served instead of rice for breakfast. The most popular bread is the locally baked “pandesal”. Others are loaf bread, rolls, buns and bread sticks. Milk is the best beverage for breakfast, It is the most nearly perfect food with all the essential nutrients needed by the body. Other beverages are chocolate, coffee, tea, brewed ginger and fruit juices. Criteria in Evaluating Simple Family Breakfast Anyone can prepare and serve breakfast. Certain criteria are however, observed to ensure a quality and nutritious breakfast. In evaluating the breakfast you prepared, have a scorecard to guide your evaluation. Below is an example of a scorecard for evaluating the family breakfast. Activity 9 Prepare a one week breakfast menu for your family. Make sure to follow the guidelines in meal planning. Criteria Perfect Score Actual Score 1. Quality of ingredients 10 2. Technique of preparation 20 3. Pace of work 5 4. Quality of prepared breakfast Flavor 15 Texture 10 Temperature 5 Color 10 Nutritive Value 15 5. Cost 10 100%
  • 18. 18 Activity 10 Make the connections. Write inside the circles the needs that relate to breakfast. An example is given to you. Activity 11 Evaluate your own breakfast, today using the instrument used in our lesson. Self-check: Answer the following: 1. Why is breakfast important? 2. Fill up the given menu pattern with a sample menu. Menu Pattern Sample Menu Fruit Protein Dish Cereal or Bread Beverage Ask an elder in your family or your teacher to check your responses. What is your score? Did you get all items right? Very good! If not, review the part that you missed and improve it. Bread Breakfast
  • 19. 19 LET’S SUMMARIZE Consumers shop wisely to ensure consumption of good quality food. Knowing the tips in the choice and purchase of quality foods such as meat, poultry, cereals, fruits, and vegetables and other commodities ensures money’s worth. Foods are stored and prepared in various ways. Proper storage and preparation of foods prevent food spoilage, wastage and nutrient loss. Consumers should be vigilant and alert against the malpractice of vendors and manufacturers to avoid being cheated and abused. Consumers have the right to be protected as well as the corresponding responsibilities. There are government and private agencies tasked to safeguard consumers’ rights. Breakfast is the first and most important meal of the day. It can be simple but nutritious. Eating a nutritious breakfast starts the day right. Breakfast should be evaluated first to determine the nutritional value, quality of ingredients and the technique of preparation as well as the cost of the foods served. POSTTEST Multiple Choice: Directions: Read each statement very well and write the letter of the best answer on the blank before each number. _______ 1. Which does not describe a fresh fish? a. sunken eyes c. bright red gills b. firm flesh d. intact scales _______ 2. In buying poultry, which quality do you consider? a. bruised skin c. light weight b. firm flesh d. poor conformation _______ 3. He or she is anyone who uses goods and services. a. buyer c. manufacturer b. consumer d. producer _______ 4. This practice is intended to control the supply of goods. a. adulterated goods b. created food shortage c. mislabeling d. short weighing
  • 20. 20 _______ 5. Information on the product is not true when its undesirable qualities are not revealed. a. created food shortage b. expired goods c. false advertising d. short-changing _______ 6. Which of the following is a consumer’s right? a. Checking the health condition of the local markets b. Checking the quality of food supply c. Consumer Education d. Honest and sincere entrepreneurship _______ 7. Which of the following is the consumer’s responsibility? a. Consumer protection b. Correct information about the value of food c. Protection from the malpractice of vendors and manufacturers d. Critical awareness _______ 8. A government agency that educates people about consumer education. a. DTI c. DDB b. DOH d. DepEd _______ 9. It is a highly perishable food. a. egg c. meat b. fruit d. vegetable ______ 10. Which is the best cooking temperature for meat? a. high to moderate c. low to moderate b. high to low d. moderate to high ______ 11. Fish scales are usually removed except when the fish is to be a. fried c. boiled b. broiled d. steamed ______ 12. It is the most important meal of the day. a. breakfast c. snacks b. lunch d. supper ______ 13. In the breakfast menu pattern, which should be listed first? a. beverage c. fruits b. cereal or bread d. protein dish ______ 14. Store eggs in the a. freezer c. closed container b. egg racks d. jar
  • 21. 21 ______ 15. It is an instrument used for evaluation. a. project plan c. scorecard b. project proposal d. score sheet At this point, you should have made a perfect score. Once you understand the lesson, you are ready for the next module. God Bless You! ANSWER KEY Pretest / Posttest 1. a 2. b 3. b 4. b 5. c 6. c 7. d 8. d 9. c 10.c 11.b 12.a 13.a 14.b 15.c Lesson 1: Self-check 1. ✔ 6. ✔ 2. ✖ 7. ✖ 3. ✖ 8. ✖ 4. ✔ 9. ✔ 5. ✖ 10. ✔ Lesson 2: Self-check 1. ✔ 2. ✖ 3. ✖ 4. ✔ 5. ✔
  • 22. 22 Lesson 3: Self-check 1. RE 6. RI 2. RI 7. RI 3. RI 8. RE 4. RE 9. RE 5. RE 10. RI Lesson 4: Self-check 1. F 6. F 2. F 7. F 3. F 8. F 4. T 9. F 5. T 10. T