Healthy food doesn't have to be pricey

Americans spend about 15 cents out of every food dollar on fruits and vegetables, according to household survey data. But they spend about 19 cents on such foods as cakes, cookies, pies, soda pop, potato chips, candy, and pudding. (Full article: 995 words)

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