The Food Exchange List (1) (1).pdf

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1. The Food
Exchange
List

2. Overview
Exchange system is the basics of your meal plan.
excellent tool for
meal planning
calorie control
meeting AMDR & DRi's
variety of healthful food choices
allow individuals to be accountable for what they
eat
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3. Definition
Helps choose food that provide variety of
nutrients ,Promotes Adequacy ,Balance
and Variety .
exchange system uses
calorie control and moderation.

4. Portion Sizes Are Based On:
Gram of Protein
Gram of Carbohydrates
Gram of Fats
Total number of Calories

5. THE WORD EXCHANGE REFERS TO
THE FOOD ITEMS ON EACH LIST
WHICH MAY BE SUBSTITUTED
WITH ANY OTHER FOOD ITEMS IN
SAME GROUP

Serving size is a standard
measurement of a
particular food such as a
cup or an ounce
Difference Between Exchange & Serving Size

6. Don’t Confuse Serving with Portion
Portion size is the amount of a food you
choose to eat — which may be more or
less than a serving.

8. Food Groups To be Covered
STARCHES
MILK
MEAT & MEAT SUBSTITUTES
VEGETABLES
FRUITS
FATS
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9. Starches : Bread & Cereals
One starch exchange
Each serving= 15g CHO ,3g protein, 0-1 g fats , 80 calories
•½ cup of cooked cereal, grain, or starchy vegetable
•1/3 cup of cooked rice
•½ cup pasta
•1 ½ oz of a bread product, like 2 slice bread
•Chapatti (6 inches)
•Biscuits 2

10. Fruits
ONE FRUIT EXCHANGE
EACH SERVING= 15G CHO ,0G PROTEIN, 0G FATS , 60 CALORIES
1 SMALL (4 OZ) FRESH FRUIT
½ CUP OF FRESH FRUIT OR CANNED
½ CUP UNSWEETENED FRUIT JUICE
¼ CUP OF DRIED FRUIT 2 TBSP

11. milk and milk products
1 MILK EXCHANGE IS EQUAL TO EACH SERVING=
15G CHO ,8G PROTEIN, 0-3G FATS , CALORIES.
WHOLE MILK 160KCAL, REDUCED FAT 120KCAL, SKIM 100KCAL
WHOLE MILK SELECTIONS (LIMIT USE - HIGH IN SATURATED FAT) EACH
SERVING = 15 G CARBOHYDRATE, 8 G PROTEIN, 8 G FAT, 160 CALORIE

12. REDUCED-FAT SELECTIONS
EACH SERVING = 15 G CARBOHYDRATE, 8 G PROTEIN, 5 G FAT,
120 CALORIES
FAT-FREE (SKIM) AND LOW-FAT (1%) SELECTIONS
EACH SERVING = 15 G CARBOHYDRATE, 8 G PROTEIN, 0-3 G
FAT, 100 CALORIES

13. cream
fat group
cheese
meat group
exception

14. meat and meat products
LEAN SELECTIONS EACH SERVING =
0 G CARBOHYDRATE, 7 G PROTEIN, 0-3 G FAT, 45 CALORIES
MEDIUM FAT SELECTIONS EACH SERVING =
0 G CARBOHYDRATE, 7 G PROTEIN, 4-7 G FAT, 75 CALORIES
HIGH FAT SELECTIONS (LIMIT USE) EACH SERVING =
0 G CARBOHYDRATE, 7 G PROTEIN, 8 OR MORE G FAT,
100 CALORIE

15. fats and oils
TYPICALLY, 1 FAT EXCHANGE IS:
EACH SERVING= 0G CHO ,7G PROTEIN, 4-7G FATS , 75
CALORIES
1 TSP MARGARINE OR VEGETABLE OIL
1 TBSP SALAD DRESSING
2 TBSP REDUCED FAT SALAD DRESSING