To monitor how food resources are used in a community program, which approach is most appropriate?

• A. Collect and record purchase data
• B. Track Food Usage
• C. Hide receipts
• D. Destroy records

Answer: (B)

Tracking food usage is the best approach because it directly shows how much food is actually consumed, distributed, and wasted in the program. By keeping a running record of meals prepared, portion sizes, leftovers, and spoilage, you get concrete evidence of how resources are being used and where adjustments are needed. This information helps ensure supplies match demand, reduces waste, and guides future purchasing and planning. Collecting purchase data alone tells you what was bought, not what was used, so it can’t reliably show actual usage. Hiding receipts or destroying records undermines accountability and makes it impossible to verify how resources are managed.