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Table 1 Food categories included in the WHO Europe nutrient profile model

From: The nature of food promotions over one year in circulars from leading Belgian supermarket chains

Group

Name

1

Chocolate and sugar confectionery, energy bars, and sweet toppings and desserts

2

Cakes, sweet biscuits and pastries; other sweet bakery wares, and dry mixes for making such

3

Savoury snacks

4

Beverages

4A

a) Juices

4B

b) Milk drinks

4C

c) Energy drinks (often contain o.a. guarana, taurine, glucuronolactone and vitamins)

4D

d) Other beverages (Soft drinks, sweetend beverages)

5

Edible ices

6

Breakfast cereals

7

Yoghurts, sour milk, cream and other similar foods

8

Cheese

9

Ready-made and convenience foods and composite dishes

10

Butter and other fats and oils

11

Bread, bread products and crisp breads

12

Fresh or dried pasta, rice and grains

13

Fresh and frozen meat, poultry, fish and similar +eggs

14

Processed meat, poultry, fish and similar

15

Fresh and frozen fruit, vegetables and legumes

16

Processed fruit, vegetables and legumes

17

Sauces, dips and dressings