CHO Choices

Question 1

What are the criteria for defining a CHO choice?

Answer 1

12-18g of CHO average of 15g per serving
< 5g of fat
< 6g of protein

Anything over these amounts - consider adding half of another choice

Question 2

What are the macronutrients for the following (according to CHO Choices)

Answer 2

Sweet vegetables and Fruits 1-2g protein/1 CHO choice per serving

Grains: 1-3g protein/1CHO choice

Milk and Alternatives: contain 4-6g protein/CHO choice

Question 3

What are the macronutrients for free veggies according to CHO?

Answer 3

Typically contain 0.5-1g of protein and < 4g CHO

Question 4

What are the macronutrients for fats and oils according to CHO choices?

Answer 4

One choice contains 5g of fat

Question 5

What are the macronutrients for a protein choice according to CHO choices?

Answer 5

7g of protein and 3g of fat

Question 6

What are high fat protein choices?

Answer 6

8g fat but must be less than 7g protein

Question 7

What are the macronutrients for legumes according to CHO?

Answer 7

1 protein + 1 CHO
(7g protein, 3g fat) protein
(15g CHO + 1-4.9g protein) CHO