Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions	3 Months Ended
Jun. 18, 2011	Jun. 19, 2010
Cash flows from operating activities
Net earnings	$ 74	$ 67
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	277	288
LIFO charge	17	11
Asset impairment and other charges	4	21
Gain on sale of assets	(11)	(9)
Deferred income taxes	(5)	7
Stock-based compensation	5	5
Other	4	8
Changes in operating assets and liabilities	(120)	(61)
Net cash provided by operating activities	245	337
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from sale of assets	22	79
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(158)	(173)
Other	3	11
Net cash used in investing activities	(133)	(83)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	291	15
Payment of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	(358)	(241)
Dividends paid	(37)	(37)
Other	(8)	(4)
Net cash used in financing activities	(112)	(267)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents		(13)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	172	211
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period	$ 172	$ 198

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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation).