GO FOR GREEN
Have plenty! These foods and drinks are an excellent source of nutrients. They are also low in saturated fat, sugar and salt. These foods and drinks help to avoid an intake of excess calories.
CUT DOWN ON AMBER
Do not let these foods and drinks dominate choices. Avoid large serving sizes. These foods have some nutritional value, have moderate amounts of saturated fat, sugar or salt and can, in large serving sizes contribute to an excess intake of calories.
EAT LESS RED
These foods lack adequate nutritional value and are high in saturated fat, sugar or salt. These foods contribute excess calories and should be limited.