There's no question about it: the grocery-shopping experience can be overwhelming! This video will guide viewers smoothly through the process of planning balanced meals, making a shopping list, clipping coupons, and setting (and sticking to!) a budget. Helpful tips on stretching a dollar and sidestepping supermarket gimmicks are included, and food safety is emphasized. Essential viewing for first-time shoppers! Correlates to all applicable National and State Educational Standards including the NCLB Act.

Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on Apr. 14, 2010. Learn360 is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.

Buy Healthy Foods for Less (1:07) -- Meal Planning (1:21) -- Money Saving Tips for Grocery Shopping (0:54) -- Suggestions for Saving Money (1:47) -- Importance of Food Safety (1:39) -- Tips for Food Safety (1:13) -- Food Labeling & Nutrition (1:11) -- Shopping for Vegetarians and Vegans (0:44) -- Nutrition Labels (1:06) -- Understanding Fat Facts (1:11) -- Understanding Food Labels (1:19) -- Nutrition Facts and Shop Smart Summary (2:13).