Table 1 Food categorization adapted from what we eat in America (WWEIA) (USDA ARS, 2018)
From: Evaluation of snacks consumed by young children in child care and home settings
Category | Type | Item examples |
|---|---|---|
Vegetable | Vegetables | Carrots, Peas, Cucumbers, Bell peppers |
Potatoes | Fries, Baked potatoes | |
Fruit | Fresh/Canned | Apple, Oranges, Melons, Canned peaches |
Dried | Raisins, Dried cranberries | |
Grain | Breads | Yeast breads, Bagels, English muffins, Tortillas |
Quick Breads | Muffins, Loafs, Pancakes/Waffles | |
RTE Cereals | Corn, Wheat, Rice, Flavored | |
Cooked Grains | Rice, Pasta, Quinoa | |
Cooked Cereals | Oatmeal, Cream of wheat | |
Dairy | Milk | 2% fat, 3.25% fat (whole), 1% fat, skim |
Flavored milk | Chocolate milk | |
Yogurt | Stirred, Greek style | |
Cheese | Cottage, Hard and Soft cheeses | |
Alternatives | Soy, Rice, Almond milks | |
Cream | Blend, Light and Heavy creams | |
Protein | Plant-based | Peanut butter Pulses, Nuts, Seeds, Processed soy (Tofu, WOW butter) |
Meats/Fish | Poultry, Beef, Pork, Fish, Shellfish | |
Eggs | Eggs, Omelettes | |
Cured Meats | Cold cuts/Lunch meats, Bacon | |
Water | Water | Water |
Beverages | Juice (100%) | Apple, Orange |
Sweet Beverages | Fruit drinks, Pop/Sodas, Smoothies | |
Salty/Sweet | Candy | Candy, Chocolate |
Salty Snacks | Potato chips/Corn chips, Popcorn, Pretzels, Snack mixes | |
Crackers | Crackers, Saltines | |
Baked Goods | Cakes, Pies, Cookies, Brownies, Squares, Donuts, Pastries | |
Snack Bars | Cereal bars, Granola bars, Fruit bars | |
Other | Ice cream, Ice milk, Frozen yogurt, Pudding, Gelatin dessert | |
Mixed dishes | Grain-based | Macaroni and cheese, Pasta dishes |
Pizza | All pizzas | |
Sandwiches | Hamburgers, Breakfast sandwiches, Grilled cheese, Peanut butter | |
Soups | All soups | |
Condiments/dips | Dips/Sauces | Hummus, Ranch dressing, Salsa |
Sugars | Honey, Jams, Jellies |