Just like the traffic light, you can recognize foods that are the smartest choices.

Go: Go ahead, eat these foods as often as you want.

Slow: Eat these foods less often, carefully.

Whoa: Stop! Eat these foods the least often.

Weigel, D. 2022, Eat Smart Be Active - Go, Slow & Whoa: What Should I Know?, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno

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Eat Smart Be Active - Go, Slow & Whoa: What Should I Know?

Just like the traffic light, you can recognize foods that are the smartest choices.

Go: Go ahead, eat these foods as often as you want.

Slow: Eat these foods less often, carefully.

Whoa: Stop! Eat these foods the least often.

Published by: Weigel, D., 2022, Eat Smart Be Active - Go, Slow & Whoa: What Should I Know?, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno