Fruits, vegetables, budgets and the Dietary Guidelines

Americans eat far less than the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables, and a common excuse is that they cost too much. Not so, say USDA economists, who examined the average retail price of 156 commonly consumed fruits and vegetables, fresh or processed. They conclude a consumer on a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet, considered normal for an… » Read More

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