The following suggestions will help you save money when shopping for food.

• Use a grocery list. You will be less likely to pick up extra items.


• Shop at the lower-priced food stores. Convenience stores often charge the highest prices.


• Compare price-per-ounce or other unit prices.


• Stock up on non-perishable items with low per-unit costs.

To help you make healthy food choices, the federal government posts dietary guidelines at www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines. Federal regulations also require many foods to identify fat content, fiber and nutrients on their labels.

For more information, check out these sources of information on food shopping, safety, and nutrition.

• U.S. Department of Agriculture
• The Food and Drug Administration
• Nutrition.gov (www.nutrition.gov)
• MedlinePlus (Click on F for Food or N for Nutrition at www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus)
• The Nutrition Source (www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource)