Step 1. Decide if you will make a grocery list before you start shopping. If you make a list, you are more likely to stay within your budget.

Step 2. Pick the type of store you will go to: grocery or convenience.

Step 3. Once in the store, pick the department of the store to start shopping. For example, produce or dairy?

Step 4. When you pick a food item, you will be given a choice of different brands and sizes. Look at the information to figure out which one is the best buy. Use the buttons to get information on the price and nutrition label.

Step 5. Remember, nutrition counts! At the end of the game, you will get feedback on how well you budgeted your food, and on how much fat, sodium (salt), and fiber were in the foods you purchased. Keep this in mind when shopping for your family.

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