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

Printable Version (PDF)

Authors of this scholarly work are no longer available.

Please contact Extension's Communication Team for assistance.

Also of Interest:


Eat Smart Be Active - Eat Fruits and Veggies Every Day! This publication encourages parents to help their kids eat a variety of fruits and vegetables. Weigel, D. 2022, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno
Eat Smart Be Active - MyPlate and the Five Food Groups This publication introduces families to MyPlate, the USDA's updated model for healthy food choices. Weigel, D. 2022, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno
University of Nevada, Reno celebrates remodeled space for promoting nutrition knowledge and healthy living Andrews, A. 2022, Nevada Today
University of Nevada, Reno nutritionists honored by Nevada Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics David St-Jules named Nevada Outstanding Dietitian, Deborah Joakimson Recognized Dietetic Technician and Shauna Tavcar Outstanding Dietetic Student Andrews, A. 2022, Nevada Today
Nevada researcher studying gut microbiomes in hopes of improving health Aim is to uncover how Nevadans’ lives affect the microbes in their digestive tract and their health Andrews, A. 2021, Nevada Today

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