Shopping, storage and preparation

Part ofHome Economics: Food and Nutrition (CCEA)

  • Shopping, storage and preparation

    • Food provenance – CCEA

      It is important that we understand the processes that food goes through before it reaches our fork.

    • Being an effective consumer – CCEA

      An effective consumer knows their rights and responsibilities. They will also know how to seek advice on issues and how to complain effectively.

    • Shopping options – CCEA

      It is important to understand the suitability of different shopping options for different types of consumers.

    • Factors affecting food choice – CCEA

      Various factors may influence your decision to purchase food products.

    • Food allergy and food intolerance – CCEA

      A food allergy is when the body's immune system reacts unusually to specific foods. Food intolerance is more common than food allergy and is not caused by the immune system.

    • Food labelling – CCEA

      Food labels have both mandatory and voluntary information.

    • Food safety – CCEA

      A look at the campylobacter, E. coli, listeria, salmonella and staphylococcus aureus bacteria that cause food poisoning, as well as the conditions that allow bacterial growth.

    • Food safety 2 – CCEA

      Food producers and sellers have to follow food safety laws, but after you purchase food it is your responsibility to keep it safe.

    • Resource management – CCEA

      We must manage time, energy and money when choosing, preparing and shopping for food.