Released: November 28, 2008

Frugal families learn how to cope with soaring food costs

Source: Christine Dugas, USA TODAY

As recession worries deepen, food shoppers are trying to scrimp and save. But eating healthy on a budget is not easy.

At a time when wages are declining, the nation is experiencing the biggest rise in food prices in 18 years, according to the U.S. Labor Department. Unfortunately, high-calorie foods such as chips and cookies are cheaper than low-calorie foods, such as fresh fruit and vegetables.

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