Is there a Daily Formula?

[NormanBird]

Hi, Ossie Sharon. Thank you for updated calorie info. Will adjust accordingly. Any chance you could adjust food selections in each menu to reflect that? Or is it a blanket set of choices?

[Snippers]

I am asking about grams of macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats) recommended for you each day preferably by meal (as relevant).

I was looking at menu breakout in meal planner for reference:
Carbs Pros Fats Fruits Vegetables Sweets

Thanks!

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, Snippers. Each exchange is approximately as follows:
Carb = 15 g carbohydrates + 3 grams protein
Protein = 7 g protein + 5 g fat
Fat = 5 g fat
Fruit = 15 g carbohydrates
Vegetable = 5 g carbohydrates + 2 g protein
Sweet = 15 g carbohydrates + 5 g fat
So your particular pattern would yield the maximum approximate amounts below per meal –
Breakfast: 13 g protein, 45-60 g carbohydrates, 5-10 g fat (the difference is whether you use butter or jam)
Morning Snack: 10 g protein, 30 g carbohydrates, 10 g fat
Lunch: 28 g protein, 25 g carbohydrates, 20 g fat
Afternoon Snack: 12 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates, 5 fat
Dinner: 29 g protein, 35 g carbohydrates, 20 fat
Evening Snack 10 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates, 10 fat

[Snippers]

Thank You! I am still getting adjusted but have lost 2 pounds this week. The articles are very helpful in getting an informed perspective on food-shopping.

[bd2486]

How do I calculate my personal maximum in carbs, protein, fats, fruit, veggie and sweets for each meal like you did for Snippers?

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, bd2486. Click on “Exchange view” in the toolbar above your finished menu to see the exchanges, and multiply each with the factors I listed for Snippers –
Carb = 15 g carbohydrates + 3 grams protein
Protein = 7 g protein + 5 g fat
Fat = 5 g fat
But according to your stats, you two have the same path.
Fruit = 15 g carbohydrates
Vegetable = 5 g carbohydrates + 2 g protein
Sweet = 15 g carbohydrates + 5 g fat

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