Title: Purchase food, clothing, and household goods for a client, in accordance with a budget and client's requests.
Course: Home Health Aide (14053) > Section: Managing a Client's Personal Affairs

Purchasing should include

- following guidelines and the client care plan for weekly menu planning, incorporating religious, cultural, and dietary needs and preferences
- reading nutrition labels
- incorporating the principles of Dietary Guidelines for Americans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture
- differentiating between and evaluating fresh and processed food choices
- practicing comparison shopping for food, clothing, and household goods.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How can a home health aide use MyPlate to create a food pyramid that is specific for the client?
- Why must the client care plan affect weekly menu planning?
- How can a home health aide be sure that menu choices are aligned with the client care plan?
- How can a home health aide select clothing for a client to meet their needs and be in accordance with a budget?