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American food: Still the best deal in the world

Although food prices rose 4.8 percent last year, eating nutritiously is still well within reach of the American family, according to the latest US Department of Agriculture statistics. Analysis done by USDA's Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion indicates that families could, in fact, spend even less on food than what they currently spend and eat a healthier more nutritious diet

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