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. 2017 May 23;13(3):319–330. doi: 10.1177/1559827617709757

List of Food Categories Created for This Pilot Study.

Meats and Eggs
Leaner meats: more healthy Poultry, fish
Eggs and egg substitutes: more healthy Shell eggs, egg beaters, carton egg whites
Red or processed meats: less healthy Beef, pork, lamb, lunchmeat, hotdogs
Vegetables (including greens, tomatoes, avocados)
Whole vegetables: more healthy Fresh, canned, frozen vegetables
Modified vegetables: less healthy Vegetables in cream sauce, fried potatoes
Fruits
Whole fruits: more healthy Fresh, canned, frozen, dried unsweetened fruits
Modified fruits: less healthy Canned in syrup, applesauce, sweetened fruits
Grains
Whole grain products: more healthy Whole grain bread, cornmeal, plain popcorn
Simple carbohydrate products: less healthy White bread, sugary cereals, pie crusts
Beans/Legumes/Pulses
Whole products: more healthy Dry or canned beans, peas, chickpeas
Modified products: less healthy Refried beans, baked beans
Nuts/Seeds
Whole products: more healthy Walnuts, sunflower seeds, natural peanut butter
Modified products: less healthy Honey-roasted peanuts, peanut butter with added sugars
Fats
Plant-based fats: more healthy Olive oil, canola oil, vegetable shortening
Animal-based fats: less healthy Butter, lard
Trans fats: less healthy Margarine
Snacks and Sweets
Salty snacks: less healthy Chips, pretzels, flavored popcorn
Sweetened snack foods: less healthy Cookies, donuts, ice cream, sweetened yogurt
Beverages
Noncaloric beverages: more healthy Water, unsweetened tea, coffee
100% fruit/vegetable juices: more healthy V8, Tropicana orange juice
Sugar-sweetened beverages: less healthy Sugary sodas, sweetened tea
Premade Foods
Prepackaged entrees: less healthy Frozen pizza, canned soup
Deli foods (otherwise unclassifiable): less healthy Coleslaw, potato salad
Eating Out (for counts and dollar amounts only)
Leaner meat or vegetarian entrée: more healthy Grilled chicken salad, veggie burger
Side dish, fried: less healthy French fries, onion rings
Appetizer: less healthy Egg roll, mozzarella sticks
Red or processed meat entrée: less healthy Hamburger, pork chop
Side dish, nonfried: more healthy Cooked vegetable, side salad
Dessert/sweetened snacks: less healthy Milkshake, doughnut