Table 2 Description of food categories
Food categories | Types of foods in the category |
|---|---|
Milk | Whole, reduced fat, fat-free milk, flavored milk, milk substitutes |
Dairy products | Cheeses, cottage, ricotta, yogurt, ice cream, cream |
Meat | Beef, pork, lamb, game |
Poultry | Poultry, chicken patties, nuggets |
Fish and seafood | Finfish and shellfish |
Eggs and egg dishes | Scrambled, fried, omelet, quiches, soufflés |
Protein mixed dishes | Meat, poultry and fish items that contain grain and/or vegetables |
Deli and cured meats | Ham, luncheon meats, frankfurters, bacon, sausage |
Beans and legumes | Beans and lentils, bean dishes, soy, textured vegetable protein |
Rice and rice dishes | Rice and rice dishes that contain sauces, meat and/or vegetables |
Breads | Breads, Rolls, tortillas, biscuits, muffins, doughnuts, waffles, French toast |
Savory snacks | Chips, popcorn, pretzels, crackers |
Pizza and pasta | Pizza, calzones, pizza rolls, spaghetti, ravioli, macaroni, lasagna |
Cereals and grains | Ready-to-eat and cooked cereals, grits, oatmeal |
Sweets and confections | Chocolate candies, caramels, chewing gum, cookies, cakes, pies |
Fruits | All fruits including berries, citrus, melons, dried fruit |
Vegetables | All vegetables including dark green, red/orange, starchy, potatoes |
Coffee and tea | Brewed and instant coffee, coffee drinks, brewed and bottled tea |
Juices | Fruit and vegetable juices |
Soft drinks | Regular and artificial sweetened carbonated beverages |
Alcoholic beverages | Beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages |
Spreads | Butter, margarine, cream cheese, dips |
Oils and nuts | Salad dressings, mayonnaise, oils, peanuts, nut butters, coconut |
Sauces and condiments | Catsup, salsa, barbecue sauce, gravies, pickles/pickled vegetables |
All other foods | Basic ingredients |