CarbohydrateCountingHandbook.docVIP

Carbohydrate Counting Handbook Table of Contents Page Introduction…………………………………………………………………………2 Why count carbohydrates? ……………………………………………………… 2 Healthy Eating Guidelines ………………………………………………………..2 Is this food a carbohydrate, protein, or fat? …………………………………….3 Diabetic Food Guide Pyramid…………………………………………………….4 Reading Food Labels……………………………………………………………...5 Measuring Serving Sizes…………………………………………………………. 6 Sources of Carbohydrate………………………………………………………….7-8 Sources of Protein/Fat……………………………………………………………..9 Sugar-free versus Carbohydrate-free……………………………………………10 Snacks………………………………………………………………………………11 Free Foods………………………………………………………………………….12 Low Carb Foods……………………………………………………………………13 Guidelines for Dining Out………………………………………………………… 14 Fast Food Facts…………………………………………………………… 15-16 Exercise Guidelines………………………………………………………………. 17-18 Heart Healthy Low-Fat Diet Guidelines………………………………………… 19-20 Sick Day Guidelines………………………………………………………………. 21 Sources of Carbohydrate Quiz…………………………………………………... 22 Sources of Carbohydrate Quiz (Answer Key)…………………………………..23 Meal Planning Quiz……………………………………………………………….. 24 Meal Planning Quiz (Answer Key)……………………………………………... 25 Your Carbohydrate Meal Plan…………………………………………………… 26 Keeping a Food Diary…………………………………………………………….. 27 Important Phone Numbers……………………………………………………….. 28 Carbohydrate Counting Resources………………………………………………29 Additional Resources to Help You .……………………………………………...30 Introduction The eating regimen for someone with diabetes is a healthy way of eating from which the entire family can benefit. This handbook will provide you with the basic survival skills to count carbohydrates while eating a healthy diet. Why Count Carbohydrates??? Food is made up of many different nutrients: Carbohydrate Protein Fat Vitamins and minerals Water Fiber Our bodies need a little bit of each of these nutrients. But, when someone has diabetes they need to pay close attention to the amount of carbohydrate that they consume. Carbohydrate is the nutri