1. Publix’s Better Choice program focuses on which of the following areas?

B. Nutrition – When you want to focus more on nutrition, look to Publix’s Better Choice program for guidance. You’ll find Better Choice shelf tags in our stores, and Better Choice recipes are available through the Publix’s Aprons Simple Meals program.

2. When browsing the grocery aisles, you’ll find Better Choice items as indicated by which symbol on the shelf tag?

C. Better Choice circle – Better Choice options are clearly marked on shelf tags with a green circle and BETTER CHOICE in white. As for the other shelf tag symbols, the leaf icon pertains to foods made without artificial preservatives, colors or flavors; the brown shelf tags let you know an item is organic or is made with organic ingredients; and the purple and white gluten-free icon is used for items designated gluten free by their manufacturers in accordance with FDA rules.

3. Better Choice items are always made with organic ingredients.

B. False – Publix’s brown shelf tags let you know if an item is organic or is made with organic ingredients. Better Choice items are determined by Publix’s registered dietitians and nutritionists when comparing groups of similar products like cereal, for example. Using the latest scientific research, they identify items that have more of the nutrients you need like fiber and less of the things you don’t need like saturated fat, added sodium or added sugar.

4. Aprons Simple Meals is a great place to start when looking for easy, yet tasty recipes. Developed by our own chefs, you can find Aprons recipes in our stores and on our website. When using the website, you can apply filters during your search that will identify recipes for special dietary considerations like:

E. All of the above – Aprons offers tried-and-tested recipes, developed by our Publix chefs and tested by our registered dietitians and nutritionists. And for those with dietary considerations , our website allows you to sort and filter according to your individual needs. Recipes are tested and re-tested by real people in kitchens like yours. So you know they’ll be easy, accurate and delicious.

5. Using the USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans, a meal should consist of:

A. 750 calories or less – There’s a lot to know about nutrition. Aprons Simple Meals recipes designated as Better Choice provide simple yet nutritious options for your family. The calorie level and other criteria for a Better Choice meal were developed by our Publix Dietitian Nutritionists and were based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and a 2,000 calorie level eating pattern. Remember, you may need more or fewer calories depending on your individual needs.  Visit www.health.gov or www.publix.com/BetterChoice to learn more. Better Choice, Heart Smart, Carb Smart, Lacto-ovo Vegetarian, and Gluten Free-designated recipes are not meant to provide dietary advice. See your physician and/or registered dietitian for a personalized meal plan.