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DESCRIPTION
This diet is intended for those who have
concern about elevated blood cholesterol or triglyceride levels, or problems
related to adult-onset diabetes mellitus.
This diet is very restricted in both total
fats and cholesterol. The Standard American Diet has 42% of the calories as fat
and more than 400 mg of cholesterol, whereas this diet is 10% fat and less than
200 mg of cholesterol. This diet is very high in complex carbohydrate (75% of
calories) and natural fibers.
This diet could result in essential fatty
acid deficiency (linoleic acid) if it is sustained after a person has lost most
of their body fat stores. Symptoms of this include dry skin, eczematous skin
problems, dry hair and brittle nails. This diet will provide adequate levels of
the vitamins and minerals if unprocessed natural carbohydrate sources are used.
Problem nutrients include vitamins A and B-12, and the minerals iron and
zinc.
SAMPLE MENU FOR ONE DAY
Breakfast
- 1/2 grapefruit
- 1/2 cup cooked oatmeal
- 1 slice whole wheat bread (toasted) dry
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- 1/4 cup egg substitute
- 1 cup skim milk
- Hot, non-caloric beverage
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Lunch
- 1 cup fat-free soup, vegetable
- 3 ounces sliced turkey breast
2 slices whole wheat bread, mustard, sliced lettuce and
tomato for sandwich
- 1/3 cup cooked corn
- 1 apple
- 1 cup steamed zucchini
Dinner
- 1/2 cup tomato juice
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 cup salad: romaine or Boston lettuce, sliced
carrots, cucumbers, mushrooms, green pepper, celery
- 2 teaspoons oil and vinegar dressing
- 1 slice whole wheat bread
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- 3 ounces broiled cod
- 1/2 cup steamed broccoli
- 1 cup skim milk
- Hot, non-caloric beverage
- 4 apricot halves (non-sweetened)
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Nutrient Content
Calories: 1410 Protein: 14%
Carbohydrates: 74% Fat: 12%
Cholesterol: 130 mg Fiber: 17 g
FOOD EXCHANGE MENU
Bread and Cereal Exchange List:
4 or more servings per day
Recommended:
The following are recommended as long as
they are not made with whole milk, egg yolk, cream, butter or coconut:
- Whole wheat bread
- Cereals
- White bread (enriched)
- Quick-breads
- Waffles
- Gelatin
- Green peas
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- Grains
- Crackers
- Pastas
- Beans
- Pancakes
- Potatoes
- Lentils
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Avoid:
- All breads not noted above
Fat Exchange List:
1 tablespoon per day
Recommended:
Polyunsaturated vegetable oils such
as:
- Safflower oil
- Soybean oil
- Corn oil
Avoid:
All fats which are not recommended such
as:
- Lard
- Ordinary margarine
- Bacon fat
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Fruit Exchange List:
2 or more servings per day
Recommended: All
Avoid: None
Meat and Meat Substitute Exchange
List:
4 to 5 servings per day:
Recommended:
- Lean meats without skin
- Poultry without skin
Lean fish such as:
- Cod
- Haddock
- Flounder
- Perch
Cheese made from skim milk, such as:
- Cottage cheese (2% fat)
- Ricotta
- Monterey jack
- Mozzarella
Avoid:
Fatty meat, fish and cheese such as:
- Luncheon meats
- Salmon
- Cream cheese
- Organ meats
- Sardines
Milk Exchange List:
2 or more servings per day
Recommended:
- Skim milk
- Buttermilk made from skim milk
- Evaporated skim milk
- Yogurt made from skim milk
Avoid:
Vegetable Exchange Lists:
2 or more servings per day
Recommended: All
Avoid:
None, unless prepared with butter or milk
products
Miscellaneous Exchange List:
Recommended:
Fat-free soups made with recommended
ingredients
Avoid:
- Soups made with whole milk or cream
- Commercially prepared popcorn
Note: Include six to eight cups of
fluids, such as water, per day.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Price, W., NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL
DEGENERATION. San Diego, California: Price-Pottinger Foundation, 1975.
Chicago Dietetic Association and the South
Suburban Dietetic Association of Cook and Will Counties, 1981. Manual of
Clinical Diatetics. W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia.
Iowa Dietetics Association. 1984.
"Simplified Diet Manual: with Meal Patterns," 5th ed., Iowa State University
Press; Ames, Iowa. 108 pp.
American Cancer Society. Facts on Prostate
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