An arrangement whereby the total food allowed daily is expressed in terms of a certain number of points or exchanges, with the foods to be eaten at specific times.
A guide for controlling the amount of calories, carbohydrates, proteins, and fats a person eats. People with diabetes can use such plans as the Exchange Lists or the Point System to help them plan their meals so that they can keep their diabetes under control. See also: Exchange lists; point system.
a guide that tells you what kinds of food you can choose at
a healthy diet, and is good for people with or without diabetes to use
A guide showing the number of food exchanges to use in each meal and snack to control distribution of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and calories throughout the day.
Guide to food exchanges allowed for each meal and snack. Details are in Chapter 6.
a guide to help people get the proper amount of calories, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and fiber in their diet.
An individual plan for a person with diabetes, which takes into account the person's eating habits, among other factors, and prescribes a diet for the number and type of exchanges to be eaten at each meal. The meal plan provides a proper measure of the three energy yielding foods carbohydrates, proteins, and fats so that the person receives enough nutrients and calories.
A guide to help people get the proper amount of calories, carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in their diet. See also food exchanges.