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DIABETES MELLITUS

 Composition of Diet:

Composition of diet Carbohydrate Proteins Fats

50-60% 15-20% 25-30%

Total calories of total daily of total daily of total daily
calories calories calories

1gm CHO give 4 1gm protein 1gm fat give

calories give 4 calories 9 calories

 General Dietary Considerations

 Carbohydrate intake from vegetables, fruits, whole
grains, legumes, and dairy products should be

CHO advised over intake from other carbohydrate sources,
especially those that contain added fats, sugars, or

sodium.

 Substituting low glycemic2load foods for higher

glycemic2load foods may modestly improve
glycemic control.

 People with diabetes and those at risk should limit or
avoid intake of sugar-sweetened beverages to reduce

risk for weight gain and worsening of cardio-
metabolic risk profile.

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