how does 1 carb relate to calories?

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  • September 15, 2015 at 4:48 pm #31595
    lawther1209
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    How does 1 carb relate to calories/ or grams and /or how many carbs/protien fat etc exchanges should I use in one day

    September 15, 2015 at 11:10 pm #31612
    Ossie-Sharon
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    Hi, lawther1209. The following is the general guide for exchanges:
    1 “Carb” = 15 grams of carbohydrate + up to 3 grams of protein
    1 “Protein” = 7 grams of protein + up to 5 grams of fat
    1 “Fat” = 5 grams of fat
    1 “Fruit” = 15 grams of carbohydrate
    1 “Vegetable” = 3-5 grams of carbohydrate, up to 2 grams of protein
    1 “Sweet” = 15 grams of carbohydrate + up to 5 grams of fat
    1 “Free” = up to 3 grams of carbohydrate, less than 2 grams of protein or fat.

    September 16, 2015 at 7:44 am #31618
    lawther1209
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    thank you, now how many carbs/protien fat etc exchanges should I use in one day I have
    1x berry drink +
    2 boiled eggs +
    2rice cakes (no butter) I have half for breakfast and 1/2 mid day snack is this okay? I then follow the evening meal suggestion for diner.
    New to this appreciate the support.

    September 16, 2015 at 11:32 am #31623
    angeljackie
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    Ossie-Sharon — Thanks so much for all that good “exchange” information. I’ll have to learn how to put all that to use.

    September 17, 2015 at 11:01 pm #31651
    Ossie-Sharon
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    Hi, lawther. To which “berry drink” are you referring (since you don’t have a lot of food there, it could make a big difference).

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