This document provides information on counting carbohydrates for managing blood sugar levels for those with diabetes. It discusses that carbohydrates have the greatest effect on post-meal blood sugar, and counting carbs allows for better glucose control and more flexibility. Standard serving sizes are outlined for various food groups containing carbohydrates like breads, fruits, milk, and starchy vegetables. Artificial sweeteners and proper portion sizes are also discussed as important factors for blood sugar management.
3. This nutrient has the most
effect on blood sugar?
A. Carbohydrate
B. Fat
C. Fiber
D. Protein
E. Sugar
4. Why Count Carbs???
• BETTER GLUCOSE CONTROL
– Carbohydrate is the primary nutrient that
raises post meal blood sugars
• Allows for more flexibility with food
choices
• Easy to teach and learn
7. Which of the following is not equal to 1
carb choice of the bread group?
A. 1 slice bread
B. 1 small roll
C. ½ cup pasta
D. 15 french fries
8. Bread Group
• Bread
– 1 slice
– ½ bun
– Small dinner roll
– 1 small flour tortilla
– 2 small corn tortillas
• Potato
– ½ cup mashed
– 10-15 french fries
– 3 oz potato
• Pasta
– 1/3 cup noodles
– 1/3 cup rice
• Cereal
– ½ cup cooked
– ¾ cup unsweetened
– ½ cup sweetened
• Starchy Vegetables
– ½ cup corn
– ½ cup peas
– ½ cup beans
– 1/3 cup baked beans
9. Which of the following is not equal to 1 carb
choice of the fruit group?
A. 1 cup melon
B. 15 grapes
C. 1 banana
D. 1 medium peach
10. Fruit Group
• Medium apple, orange,
peach or pear
• ½ cup applesauce
• ½ banana
• ½ cup juice
• 1 cup berries
• 12-15 cherries or
grapes
• ½ cup canned fruit
• 1 cup melon
11. Which of the following is not equal to 1 carb
choice of the milk group?
A. 1 cup milk
B. 8 oz light yogurt
C. 1 slice cheese
D. ½ cup regular pudding
12. Milk
• 1 cup milk
• ½ cup ice cream
• 1 cup light yogurt
• ½ cup chocolate
milk
• CHEESE IS FREE!
13. Food Groups With Little or No Carbohydrate
Meat/Protein
Fats
Vegetables
15. Meat
• Meat is a free food
unless breaded or in a
high CHO sauce
– 6 chicken nuggets is a
CHO choice
– REMEMBER…breaded
meats are higher in fat!
• Purchase round or loin
cuts of beef and 90%
lean ground beef, these
are lower in fat
• Never eat the skin on
chicken!
19. Sweeteners
• Dietary sucrose (i.e. table sugar)
does not increase glucose more
than starch when given in isocaloric
amounts
20. Artificial Sweeteners
• Approved By The FDA
– Acesulfame Potassium (Sweet One)
– Aspartame (Nutrasweet or Equal)
– Neotame (8000-13000 times sweeter)
– Saccharin (Sweet N Low)
– Sucralose (Splenda)
– Stevia (Truvia)
• No increase in glucose with these
sweeteners
28. Use your hand
guide!
• Thumb
– Tip is equal to 1
teaspoon
• mayonnaise
• salad dressing
– Entire thumb is equal
to 1 ounce
• cheese
• peanut butter
29. Use your hand
guide!
• Palm
– Meat
• Equal to 3 ounces
of cooked boneless
meat
• 1 serving of protein
• Handful
– Snack foods
• 1 ounce of crackers
or chips
30. Use your hand
guide!
• Fist
– 1 cup of starchy foods
• potato
• rice
• pasta
– 1 cup of fresh vegetables