ADA Exchange Lists Updates
The American Diabetes Association in partnership with the American Dietetic Association have updated their Exchange Lists.
Foods in the exchange list are categorized into
carbohydrate, meat/meat substitutes and fat groups. Starches (bread,
cereal, pasta, rice), fruit, milk, other carbohydrates, and vegetables are
carbohydrates. Meat/meat substitutes include meats, nuts, eggs, and
cheese. Fats include oils, butter, mayonnaise, etc. Foods in each
group are listed in portion sizes so they may be used interchangeably.
The most striking changes with the updates include:
- 1/3 cup of cooked pasta is now considered 1
carbohydrate exchange. In the past, 1/2 cup of cooked pasta was a
carbohydrate exchange. One carbohydrate exchange is equal to 15 grams
carbohydrate.
- The vegetable category has been changed to non-starchy vegetables as vegetables such as potatoes, peas, corn, etc.
contain more carbohydrate than other vegetables. Starchy vegetables are now listed under starches.
Exchange Lists for Meal Planning. American Diabetes Association, Inc. & American Dietetic Association.
Daly A., et. al. New Diabetes Nutrition Resources. JADA 103; 832-834.
Christine Carlson, MS, RD, BC-ADM, CDE
GlucoMenu® Nutrition Director
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