CARBOHYDRATE COUNTING AND MEAL PLANNING CARBOHYDRATE COUNTING Introduction Carbohydrate counting Plate concept Breakfast Practical examples Plate Concept Chinese, Malay, Indian and Western meals Nutrients Composition Local food list Disclaimer This brochure has been developed for the adult and older persons who do not have any pre- existing conditions and should be used under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Please discuss meal planning with your nurse, dietitian or doctor before making major changes to your dietary habits especially if you ...
Ways to Make Carbohydrate Counting Easier Finding Carbohydrate Information on the Food Composition Database Website: www.foodcomposition.co.nz 1. Go to the Search button (green box) and click on it. 2. Type in the food you want to search for and hit Go. 3. From the list of foods provided pick the one that most closely matches what you are eating. 4. Adjust the serving size to match the gram weight of the serve you will be eating. 5 ...
My Nutrition Apps and websites for carbohydrate counting This information sheet lists different apps and websites that can help you with carbohydrate counting. Make sure you are using an Australian database because carbohydrate data is different across countries. Apps Below is a list of useful apps available on the iTunes App store and on Android LOGO NAME SOURCE NOTES CalorieKing (Food Facts) FREE Food Nutrition Database Make sure it is the Australian version ControlMyWeight™ FREE Weight loss Calorie Counter Choose ...
Planning Meals Purpose This section is intended to provide information on choosing foods/beverages, which affect blood glucose levels and enhance overall health status. Objectives At the end of this section, you will be able to: Identify the daily number of servings for each of the 5 food groups necessary for a balanced diet using MyPlate guidelines. Describe the portion size for two food items in each of the 5 food groups. List three macronutrients which affect blood glucose levels. Compare ...
CARBOHYDRATE COUNTING FOOD LIST Breads: 15 grams carb “Starchy” Vegetables/Beans: 15 g carb Milk: 12 g carb 1 slice bread (1 oz.) 1/4 - 1/3 cup cooked potato, sweet potato or 1 cup milk 3 Tbsp. bread crumbs yam 4 small bread sticks (4” size) 1/4 cup “French-fried” potatoes (1.25 oz.) or Yogurt: 15 g carb 2” cube cornbread ½ of a small fast-food order 1 cup fat free, no sugar added 1/2 cup croutons ...
BACK COVER FRONT COVER eggnutritioncenter.org eggnutritioncenter.org Eating Out, Eating RightEating Well with Diabetes: Patient Learning Objectives:Tips for Enhancing A Teaching Guide for Healthcare Professionals 1. Identify what style of restaurant or prepared food individual Behavior Change patients tend to select.This Guide is designed to help you, whether you’re a dietitian, a diabetes educator or other healthcare provider, as 2. Explain the importance of planning ahead when eating out in order to • Use open-ended questionsyou work ...
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