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This is a well rounded eating plan that helps you gain a proper perspective on the amount of food we should be eating. Knowledge is gained on how much and what to eat. On 1400 calories per day your food exchanges are as follows: 6-7 breads, 5-6 meats, 3-4 vegetables, 3-4 fruits, 2-3 milk, 3-4 fat. One exchange for each food group is as follows:
Bread = 15g carbohydrates, 3g protein, trace fat, 80 calories
Meat = 7g protein, 3g fat, 55 calories
Vegetables = 5g carbohydrates, 2g protein, 25 calories
Fruit = 15g carbohydrates, 60 calories
Milk = 12g carbohydrates, 8g protein, trace fat, 90 calories
Fat = 5 fat, 45 calories
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