Mixed Dishes
Aim for more: Added fresh vegetables to mixed dishes
Aim for less: High-sodium options
Choose Often
- Saturated Fat ≤3 g
- Sodium ≤480 mg
- Added Sugar ≤6 g
Examples:
- Chose lower sodium options and supplement mixed dishes by adding fresh or frozen vegetables.
Choose Sometimes
- Staturated Fat 3.5-6 g
- Sodium 481-599 mg
- Added Sugar 7-11 g
Examples:
- Frozen, canned, and boxed meals without supplementing with healthier food items
- Frozen kalua chicken and pork with cabbage, frozen or canned beef stew, chili, and portuguese bean soup
Choose Rarely
- Staturated Fat ≥6.5 g
- Sodium ≥600 mg
- Added Sugar ≥12 g
Examples:
- High sodium canned, packaged or boxed prepackaged foods