Figure 3.

Food groups and subgroups of the USDA Food Patterns, alcohol, and nutrients that contribute to the components of the Healthy Eating Index-2010. ¹Includes all milk products, such as fluid milk, yogurt, and cheese, and fortified soy beverages. ²Fat is counted as solid fat. ³Includes nuts, seeds, and soy products (other than beverages). ⁴Included as a ratio of poly- and monounsaturated fatty acids to saturated fatty acids. ⁵Only alcohol beyond a moderate amount is considered to be empty calories.