Don’t serve the foods with stars to kids under age 1. For two stars, wait until age 2.
| Nonperishable foods | Nonperishable foods | Perishable foods | Perishable foods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broth, reduced sodium, chicken or beef | Oil, olive and vegetable | American cheese, slices | Milk, whole (for children age 1 or older) |
| Cheerios | Pasta, assorted | Bread, whole wheat | Mozzarella cheese sticks (string cheese) |
| Cinnamon | Peanut butter** | Butter, not margarine | Mozzarella cheese, shredded |
| Flour, all purpose and whole wheat | Pepper | Cheddar cheese, shredded | Parmesan cheese, grated |
| Fruit, dried (chewy fruits are best, such as dried apricots) | Pizza sauce | Eggs | Soy sauce |
| Honey* | Raisins | English muffins | Tortillas, wheat or flour |
| Jelly or jam, low sugar | Rice cakes | Fruits, assorted and fresh, including apples, avocados, bananas, pears, strawberries*, tomatoes | Vegetables, assorted and fresh, including broccoli, carrots, lettuce, and squash (summer or winter varieties) |
| Maple syrup | Rice, brown | Ketchup | Yogurt, full fat and varied flavors |
| Mustard, dry ground | Rolled oats | Mayonnaise, full fat | |
| Nonstick cooking spray | Salt | ||
| Nuts, assorted* (For peanuts, wait until age 2.) | Sunflower seeds |