If you are a thrifty food shopper, you learn to buy the kinds and
amounts of food that your family will use—with a minimum of waste. To
avoid waste and to make the most of your food dollar, you also need to
know how many servings you get from a market unit, such as 1 pound of
fresh carrots or a 10-ounce package of frozen peaches.
Information in this section can help you decide how much to buy to feed
your family.
The amount of meat, poultry, and fish to buy varies with the amount of
bone, fat, and breading.