Foods that don't fit into the Five Food Groups - Milk, Meat, Grain, Fruit or Vegetable Group - are in this category. These foods provide flavor, but they can't be counted on to provide nutrients. They are generally higher in calories compared to the amount of nutrients they contain. Eat these foods in moderation and in addition to - not in place of - Five Food Group foods.

Foods in the "Others" Category
• Fats, oils and spreads
• Candy
• Cookies
• Cakes
• Chips and other salty snacks
• Condiments
• Soft drinks
• Coffee and tea

• Go easy on fats and sugars added to foods in cooking or at the table--butter, margarine, gravy, salad dressing, sugar, and jelly.

• Choose fewer foods that are high in sugars--candy, sweet desserts, and soft drinks.

• The most effective way to moderate the amount of fat and added sugars in your diet is to cut down on "extras" (foods in this group). Also choose lower fat and lower sugar foods from the other five food groups often.