A Healthy Shopping Basket
Explore everyday foods, useful amounts, and simple shopping choices for meals at home or while traveling.
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1. சரியான பதிலைத் தேர்ந்தெடுக்கவும்.
At the market, you want some fruit for a snack. What can you buy?
- Apples
- Onions
- Potatoes
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- Apples
Apples are easy to carry. Wash them before you eat them.
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2. சரியான பதிலைத் தேர்ந்தெடுக்கவும்.
You want a drink with no sugar and no sweet taste. What is a good choice?
- Apple juice
- Plain water
- Sweet lemonade
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- Plain water
Plain water has no sugar. You can carry it in a bottle and refill it.
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3. சரியான பதிலைத் தேர்ந்தெடுக்கவும்.
At a bakery, you want bread made with whole grains. What should you ask for?
- White bread
- White rolls
- Whole wheat bread
Look for the words that describe the grain.
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- Whole wheat bread
Whole wheat bread usually has more fiber than white bread.
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4. சரியான பதிலைத் தேர்ந்தெடுக்கவும்.
At a small grocery store, you need six eggs.
The store worker asks, “How many eggs would you like?”
- Half a dozen, please.
- A dozen, please.
- Two dozen, please.
A dozen means twelve.
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- Half a dozen, please.
People often buy eggs by the dozen. Half a dozen is six eggs.
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5. சரியான பதிலைத் தேர்ந்தெடுக்கவும்.
You want to make a warm breakfast from oats in the kitchen of your vacation rental. What should go in your basket?
- Cornflakes
- Oatmeal
- Rice
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- Oatmeal
You can cook oatmeal with water or milk and add fresh fruit.
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6. சரியான பதிலைத் தேர்ந்தெடுக்கவும்.
You are shopping for a lunch with no meat or fish. Which food is a good source of protein?
- Chicken
- Tuna
- Beans
Think of a food that comes from a plant.
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- Beans
Beans provide protein and work well in soups, salads, and rice dishes.
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7. சரியான பதிலைத் தேர்ந்தெடுக்கவும்.
You want green leaves for a simple salad. What should you buy?
- Lettuce
- Cucumbers
- Carrots
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- Lettuce
Lettuce leaves form the base of many salads. Wash fresh leaves before eating them.
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8. சரியான பதிலைத் தேர்ந்தெடுக்கவும்.
The store has no fresh peas. You still want peas for dinner. What can you buy instead?
- Frozen carrots
- Frozen peas
- Frozen corn
Keep the same vegetable, but look in a different part of the store.
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- Frozen peas
Frozen vegetables are useful when fresh ones are not available.
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9. சரியான பதிலைத் தேர்ந்தெடுக்கவும்.
You need two pounds of potatoes. The seller puts one pound on the scale. How much more do you need?
- Two more pounds
- Half a pound more
- One more pound
Count the pound that is already on the scale.
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- One more pound
In the United States, stores often sell loose produce by the pound.
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10. சரியான பதிலைத் தேர்ந்தெடுக்கவும்.
Your hotel room has no kitchen. You want vegetables for lunch that need no cooking or washing. What should you buy?
- A washed, ready-to-eat salad
- A bag of raw potatoes
- A bag of dry beans
Think about what you can eat right away.
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- A washed, ready-to-eat salad
“Ready-to-eat” means the food is already prepared for eating.
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11. சரியான பதிலைத் தேர்ந்தெடுக்கவும்.
You are leaving tomorrow and need only one tomato. The store sells single tomatoes and packs of six. What should you do to avoid buying extra food?
- Buy a pack of six tomatoes.
- Buy a single tomato.
- Buy two packs of tomatoes.
Match the amount you buy to the amount you will use.
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- Buy a single tomato.
Buying loose fruit and vegetables lets you get just the amount you need.
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12. சரியான பதிலைத் தேர்ந்தெடுக்கவும்.
At a cafe, you want to add only a little dressing to your salad yourself. What can you say?
- Mix all the dressing into the salad, please.
- Add extra dressing to the salad, please.
- The dressing on the side, please.
You need the salad and the dressing served separately.
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- The dressing on the side, please.
“On the side” means the dressing comes separately, so you can add the amount you want.
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13. சரியான பதிலைத் தேர்ந்தெடுக்கவும்.
You buy cold chicken sandwiches for a picnic. The park is an hour away, and the day is hot. How should you carry the sandwiches to keep them cold?
- In a cooler with ice
- In a paper shopping bag
- In a regular backpack
Think about which container can keep food cold.
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- In a cooler with ice
Cooked chicken needs to stay cold until you are ready to eat it.
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14. சரியான பதிலைத் தேர்ந்தெடுக்கவும்.
You need canned beans for soup. You want to decide how much salt to add yourself. What should you ask for at the store?
- Beans with extra salt
- Beans with no added salt
- Beans in a salty sauce
The beans should not already have extra salt in them.
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- Beans with no added salt
“No added salt” means no salt was put in during canning, so you can decide how much salt to add yourself.
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15. சரியான பதிலைத் தேர்ந்தெடுக்கவும்.
You are buying food for dinner. You want a grain, a vegetable, and a protein. Which basket has all three?
- Rice, bread, and fish
- Spinach, carrots, and fish
- Rice, spinach, and fish
Check that the basket includes one food from each group.
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- Rice, spinach, and fish
Different food groups give your body different nutrients. Variety helps you build a balanced meal.