Official USDA Food Plans: Cost of Food at Home at Four Levels, U.S. Average, July 2014

The Food Plans represent a nutritious diet at four different cost levels: thrifty plan, low-cost plan, moderate-cost plan, and a liberal plan. The report is based on the costs of home-prepared meals and snacks.

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notes The Food Plans represent a nutritious diet at four different cost levels: thrifty plan, low-cost plan, moderate-cost plan, and a liberal plan. The report is based on the costs of home-prepared meals and snacks.
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title Official USDA Food Plans: Cost of Food at Home at Four Levels, U.S. Average, July 2014