The Traffic Light Guide to Food: Australian Carbohydrate Counter

This helpful tool is perfect for those living with insulin-requiring diabetes, their families and friends, to help calculate and track carbohydrate intake anywhere you go. A pocket size ‘carbohydrate counting’ guide with step-by-step information on how to calculate carbohydrate amounts in foods and meals, recipes and on food labels, plus an extensive ‘Carbohydrate Exchange’ list! The Carbohydrate Exchange System; a carbohydrate exchange (Exch) is the amount of a food that contains approximately 15 grams (g) of carbohydrate, can be a helpful way to work out the amount of carbohydrate in the food, drinks and meals you enjoy. The comprehensive carbohydrate exchange list in this book covers many common foods enjoyed in Australia including Chinese, Indian, Korean, Italian, Japanese, Greek and Middle Eastern foods. This pocket size book is the perfect companion to help track your carbohydrate intake and manage your insulin and other diabetes management needs wherever you go! Authors: Diabetes Education Centre RNSH Published: Aug 2020 Pages: 173