Classification of grocery food types into “recommended” and “regular” categories*
| Food type | Recommended† | Regular |
|---|---|---|
| *The food types are based on the five core food groups of the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating,43 and findings of the 1995 Australian National Nutrition Survey.46 †Food options endorsed in dietary guideline publications and considered preferable choices to minimise risk for the development of diet related diseases.44 | ||
| Bread | Wholemeal, multigrain, white high in fibre, rye, soy and linseed | White |
| Rice | Wholemeal or brown | White |
| Pasta | Wholemeal or brown | White |
| Baked beans | Salt reduced or unsalted | Regular salt |
| Fruit juice | No added sugar (unsweetened) | Added sugar, fruit drink (5%–35% fruit juice) |
| Tinned fruit | In natural juice | In syrup |
| Milk | Reduced fat (Trim), low fat (Skim), high calcium (Physical, Shape), high calcium skim (Physical), high iron (Life), high protein (Lite White), reduced lactose (Lactaid), no cholesterol (Dairy Wise), soy or soy & linseed (Skim) | Extra creamy, full cream, soy, or soy and linseed (full cream) |
| Cheese | Reduced fat (25% less fat), low fat (<10% fat) | Full fat |
| Yoghurt | Low fat (plain and fruit) | Full fat (plain and fruit) |
| Beef mince | Lean (trim/premium) | Regular (choice/fine grade) |
| Chicken | Breast fillet without skin, thigh fillet without skin, drumstick without skin | Breast fillet with skin, thigh fillet with skin, drumstick with skin, wings, whole chicken with skin |
| Tinned fish | In spring water | In oil or brine |
| Vegetable oil | Canola, sunflower, safflower, olive, corn, soy sesame | Peanut, sesame, blended edible, macadamia |
| Margarine | Salt reduced, fat reduced | Regular salt, full fat |
| Butter | Salt reduced, unsalted | Regular salt |
| Solid cooking fat | Margarine, solidified oil | Solid animal fat (lard, beef dripping), vegetable shortening |