Exchange lists for meal planning.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

American Diabetes Association.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Food exchange lists.

Diabetes--Diet therapy.

Diabetes.

Diet, Diabetic.

Medical Subjects:

Diet, Diabetic.

Physical Description:

32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 x 26 cm

Other Title:

Exchange lists

Place of Publication:

Alexandria, VA : American Diabetes Association ; Chicago, Ill. : American Dietetic Association, ©1986.

Summary:

Abstract: The 6 basic food exchange lists, incorporating modifications reflecting current thinking in the area of nutrition education, are described for diet counselors. Exchange list modifications include: addition of non-fat, low-fat, and whole milk to t he milk exchanges; inclusion of all vegetables except starchy vegetables, and listings of half-cup servings averaging 25 calories, for vegetable exchanges; inclusion of starchy vegetables under bread exchanges; inclusion of medium- and high-fat meats and other protein-rich foods under meat exchanges; and revision of fat exchanges to show content of saturated or polyunsaturated fat. An explanation of exchange lists, their usefulness in promoting good health, a balanced nutritious diet, and their application to meal planning is described. Formats for daily meal design, definitions of terms, and weight-volume-length conversion tables are also provided. Large print is used throughout to assist the visually handicapped.

Notes:

Cover title.

Includes index.

OCLC:

15041370