Thursday, February 16, 2012

Weighing In: What are exchanges?

  • 1 cup of low-fat/fat-free milk or yogurt
  • 1 ½ ounces of low-fat or fat-free natural cheese
  • 2 ounces of low-fat or fat-free processed cheese

Fats

  • 1 tablespoon of low-fat mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons of light salad dressing
  • 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil

 

Your calorie level and therefore the number of exchanges you should eat each day depends on your age, height and weight. Seek out the assistance of a local dietitian who can help you determine how many calories - and therefore exchanges of each food group - you should be eating. If you don't have access to a dietitian, the mypyramid.gov website can provide you with the same information.

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