1. Stoplight Foods

2. GREEN/GO FOODS Should be Consumed Often
Whole, natural state (little to no processing)
Very few calories, sugar, salt and unhealthy fats
Nutrient dense
Usually fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins & unsweetened 1% milk

3. YELLOW/SLOW FOODS
Should be Consumed Sometimes (less frequently/watch portions)
Fall between the whole food and the highly processed food
Higher in fat, sugar, salt and calories than GO foods, but less than WHOA foods
Usually refined grain foods, lean proteins, sweetened fruits, flavored 1% milks

4. RED/WHOA FOODS
Should be Consumed Minimally (once in a while/small portions)
Highly processed state
High in calories, sugar, salt and unhealthy fats
Empty calories (calorie dense)
Usually cakes, cookies, candy, chips, fried foods, fatty meats, sodas, sugary cereals