| Topic: |
diabetes (dm) |
| Title: |
Staying Healthy with Diabetes: Nutrition and Meal Planning. |
| Author: |
Campbell, A.P. |
| Source: |
Boston, MA: Joslin Diabetes Center. 2008. 134 p. |
| Availability: |
Available from Joslin Diabetes Center. One Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215. Phone: 1-800-567-5461. Email: diabetes@joslin.harvard.edu. Website: www.joslin.org. Price: $9.95. Order No. JDC 155. |
| Abstract: |
This book is designed to help readers newly diagnosed with diabetes understand how to adapt their food habits to help keep blood glucose levels as close to target ranges as possible. The authors encourage readers to learn more about how to make healthy choices to help manage their diabetes. The book offers 16 chapters covering meal planning, how different types of foods affect blood glucose levels, three types of meal plans, exchange lists, carbohydrate counting, a starter meal plan, the role of the dietitian, meal planning tools and recordkeeping, nutrition labels, caloric and noncaloric sweeteners, dietary fiber, glycemic index and glycemic load, hearty-healthy eating, blood fats, dietary fats, sodium, tips for cooking and baking, shopping tips, eating at restaurants, alcohol, holidays and special occasions, meal replacements, coping with sick days, vitamins and minerals, and herbal and other dietary supplements. A final chapter encourages readers to keep their meal planning approach simple and enjoyable. The book concludes with eight lists of food items, serving sizes, and their carbohydrate and calorie content: carbohydrates, protein, fat, free foods, combination foods, fast foods, and vegetarian items. The book includes numerous charts and tables that summarize the data in the text. The inside back cover presents a brief description of the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, MA. |
| Format: |
Monograph/Book |
| Language: |
English. |
| Major Keywords: |
Diabetes Mellitus. Meal Planning. Nutrition. Medical Nutrition Therapy. Exchange Lists. Carbohydrate Counting. Self Care. Patient Care Management. |
| Minor Keywords: |
Patient Education. Dietitians. Recordkeeping. Food Labeling. Dietary Fiber. Dietary Fats. Health Promotion. Shopping Hints. Restaurants. Cardiovascular Risk Factors. Weight Loss. |
| Publication Number: |
DMBK13295 |
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