Many of the foods we eat are mixed together in various combinations. These combination foods do not fit into any one food group. Often it is hard to tell what is in a casserole dish or prepared food item. This is a list of servings for some typical combination foods. This list will help you fit these foods into your meal plan.

Food Entrees

Nutrition Facts

• These foods can be substituted in your meal plan, even though they contain added sugar or fat. However, they do not contain as many vitamins and minerals as the servings on the Starch, Fruit, or Milk list.

• When planning to include these foods in your meal, be sure to include foods from all the lists to eat a balanced meal.

Selection Tips

• Because many of these foods are concentrated sources of carbohydrate and fat, the portion sizes are often very small.

• Always check Nutrition Facts on the food label. It will be your most accurate source of information.

• Many fat-free or reduced products made with fat replacers contain carbohydrate. When eaten in large amounts, they may need to be counted. Talk with your instructor to determine how to count

• Look for fat-free salad dressings in smaller amounts on the Free Foods list.