Nutrition Guidelines: Exchange Lists for Meal
Planning
Revised by:
Katherine L. McNeely
Fall 1999
- Introduction
- Starch/Bread Exchanges
- Protein Exchanges
- Vegetable Exchanges
- Fruit Exchanges
- Milk Exchanges
- Fat Exchanges
- Combination Foods
- Fast Foods
- Italian Foods
- Jewish Food
- Mexican Foods
- Asian Foods
- Combination Snacks
- Estimating Portion Sizes
I was introduced to this system of eating through my treatment for an eating
disorder at UPMC's Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic Hospital. This system was
developed by the American Dietetic Association and American Diabetes Association for use
by diabetics, but it is a healthy way of eating for all people. You may also purchase
Exchange Lists for Meal Planning (ADA Item #0734) from the American Dietetic Association
or order by phone ( 1-800-877-1600, Ext. 5000). Many websites and books contain
selected exchange information, but to date I have not found one database such as
this.
As with any diet, contact your doctor or nutritionist before starting.