Carb Counting

Question 1

What are the four common meal-planning methods? Briefly describe each

Answer 1

The Food Pyramid - By the USDA to promote healthy food choices with exercise (for entire family)

The Plate Method - 1/4 starch, 1/4 meats, 1/2 vegetables, fruits and low fat milk (for low literate people)

Exchange Lists for Diabetes - foods are grouped together in similar nutrient content and serving size can be exchanged (basic reading and math skills)

Carbohydrate Counting - mostly for diabetes patients (1 CHO choice = 15g CHO)

Question 2

What are the three main types of carbohydrates?

Answer 2

Sugars, starches, and fiber

Question 3

A palmful of meat =
A thumb length of cheese =
A handful of vegetables =
A fistful of fluid =

Answer 3

A palmful of meat = 3oz
A thumb length of cheese = 1oz
A handful of vegetables = 1/2 cup
A fistful of fluid = 8oz

Question 4

What is glycemic index?

Answer 4

Measures acute postprandial glucose response to a carbohydrate-containing food

Question 5

Is there an effect on carbohydrate intake when taking in fiber?

Answer 5

Yes, you can subtract from CHO if > 5g of fiber

Question 6

What is the conventional way of carb counting? Intensive?

Answer 6

Conventional - fixed amount of CHO evenly distributed throughout the day

Intensive - intake may vary throughout the day