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Choosing Healthy Foods on a Budget —
Being Informed at the Grocery Store
By Meredith Clark, Staff
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Eating right and maintaining a healthy weight are important Think back on the last time you walked into a grocery store and
for our health and wellness. Not only does proper nutrition how bombarded you felt by the colorful displays all begging
give your body the nutrients it needs to function at its best, but for your attention, the shelves of seemingly-identical prod-
staying at a healthy weight takes unnecessary stress and pres- ucts, and the information overload offered on the packaging.
sure off our joints and muscles. Additionally, a healthy eating There are so many factors you have to consider when choos-
lifestyle affects other aspects of our lives—from self-confidence ing what to buy, such as cost, nutritional value, flavor, cooking
and self-love to our social health. and preparation time—it can seem overwhelming. To further
complicate our decision-making, nutritional claims on packag-
ing and product advertisements are all over the place. To help
us make informed decisions at the grocery store, we sat down
with Kathryn Clark, a registered dietician and guest speaker on
HFA’s Young Adults Podcast Series.
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