Diabetes Exchange System

Question 1

Fruits

Answer 1

1/2 juice or canned Cup, 2 Tbsp dried

15C, 0F, 0P, 60 kcal

Question 2

Fat free or low fat milk

Answer 2

1 cup (2/3 cup yogurt)
12C, 8P, 0-3F
100kcal

Question 3

Reduced fat milk (2%)

Answer 3

1 cup
12C, 8P, 5F
120kcal

Question 4

Whole milk

Answer 4

1 cup
12C, 8P, 8F
160 kcal

Question 5

Nonstarchy veggies

Answer 5

1/2 cup cooked or 1 cup raw
5C, 2P, 0F
25 kcal

Question 6

Sweets and Desserts

Answer 6

Varies: 1 oz or 1/2 cup
15C, varies on P and F
Varies in kcals (about 70kcal)

Question 7

Lean Meat

Answer 7

1 oz, 2 egg whites
0C, 7P, 2F
45 kcal

Question 8

Medium fat meat

Answer 8

1 oz or 1/4 cup ricotta
0C, 7P, 5F
75 kcal

Question 9

High fat protein

Answer 9

1 oz, 1 hot dog, 2 slices bacon
0C, 7P, 8F
100 kcal

Question 10

Plant based protein

Answer 10

Varies on C, 7P, varies F, varies kcals

Question 11

Fats

Answer 11

1 cup milk, 1 oz avocado, 1.5 tsp nut butter, 8 olives, 1 tsp oil, 4-10 nuts
0C, 0P, 5F
45 kcal

Question 12

Starch

Answer 12

1/2 Cup cereals, 1 oz bread
15C, 1F, 3P
80 kcal