Grocery Shopping Tips

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.
Shop the outer perimeter of the store first. This is where you'll fin 90% of what you really need.
Never shop on an empty stomach. You'll be more likely to make poor choices.

To help you make healthy food choices, the federal government posts dietary guidelines at www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines.

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CDC: Balancing Calories: Help Kids Develop Healthy Eating Habits

To help your child maintain a healthy weight, balance the calories your child consumes from foods and beverages with the calories your child uses through physical activity and normal growth.

Remember that the goal for overweight and obese children and teens is to reduce the rate of weight gain while allowing normal growth and development. Children and teens should NOT be placed on a weight reduction diet without the consultation of a health care provider.

Encourage healthy eating habits.