Meal Planning Food Choices
Meal planning highlights
Meal planning lists addedOther Carbohydrates - provides meal planning exchange information for cakes, pies, puddings, etc. Foods from this list can be substituted for foods from the Starch, Fruit, or Milk lists. Some foods on the Other Carbohydrate Lists will also count as one or more fat choices. Very Lean Meat and Meat Substitutes - provides meal planning information for types of poultry, fish, shellfish, game, cheese, and other meats and substitutes that contain 0 - 1 grams of fat and 35 calories per ounce. Cooked dried beans, peas, or lentils count as one very lean meat and one starch exchange. Meal planning lists groupedCarbohydrate Group - contains the Starch, Fruit, Milk, Other Carbohydrates, and Vegetable lists. This new grouping will allow for more convenient exchange among these meal planning lists, allowing more flexibility in choosing foods. Meat and Meat Substitute Group - contains the Very Lean, Lean, Medium-fat, and High-fat meat and substitute lists. A greater variety of substitutes and leaner options are now available. Fat Group - contains the Monounsaturated, Polyunsaturated, and Saturated Fats lists. The type of fat consumed can now be more carefully planned, and a wider variety of fats are listed. More information
If you have additional questions about the meal planning choices, call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-232-3472 and select option 3. For a referral to a registered dietitian in your area, call The American Dietetic Association Hot Line at 1-800-366-1655 from 10 am to 5 pm EST, Monday through Friday. To give your individualized meal plan a healthy check-up, see your registered dietitian or diabetes educator today.
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