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One serving in a group is called an “exchange.” An exchange has about the same amount of carbohydrates, protein, fat, and calories as a serving of every other food in that same group. So, for example, you could swap one small apple for 3/4 cup of blueberries for one fruit serving. Sometimes nutrient figures may seem to vary a bit from list to list due to rounding-off, different serving sizes, or different methods of preparation. But if you eat the specified number of servings of each group, you can be comfortable that you’ll have a diet rich in nutrients and low in fat and calories.  \nAt first it appears a bit tedious measuring out an ounce of this and a cup of that, and with some foods it can be hard to measure or estimate an exact serving size. An inexpensive kitchen scale will come in handy. And these pictures will illustrate some helpful estimations:  \n\n| |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| The palm, not including fingers and thumb, isabout 3 ounces of meat. | A fist is about 1 cup. | The thumb is about 1 tablespoon. | The thumb tip is about 1 teaspoon. |\n| Based on woman’s hand size. Measure meats after skin, bone, and visible fat have been removed. |  |  |  |\n\nDo best you can, and hope little inaccuracies average out.  \nAvoid snacks that are not counted in your meal plan, and avoid nibbling while preparing foods. These uncounted portions can add up to a significant number of calories, and are a frequent reason for people not to lose weight when they are otherwise following the meal guide.  \nFor combination foods, like casseroles or dessert items, you may have to do a little research. For packaged foods, look at the nutritional label. For recipes you prepare at home, either add up the calories for all the ingredients and divide by the number of servings, perform an Internet search, or use a smartphone application. One particularly good resource [is MyFitnessPal.com](is MyFitnessPal.com).  \nA diet that promotes weight loss is sometimes slightly deficient in some vitamins and minerals, so you should take a one-a-day type multivitamin/mineral/iron supplement. An inexpensive generic will suffice.  \nInitially many of these meals and servings will appear much smaller than you’re accustomed to—and that is, after all, part of the object here. To combat hunger as your appetite and serving-size perception adapt, it helps to drink a full glass of water at the start of each meal. Eat slowly; if you eat too fast, your sense of fullness doesn’t get a chance to catch up with what you’ve eaten. And make use of the free foods list—items that you can add in addition to other foods listed in your meal plan.  \nExercise promotes weight loss and has numerous other health benefits; it is as close to a fountain of youth as you’ll ever find. Start slowly and work your way up. Even if all you do is walk the length of the yard, that’s fine, as long as you go one step farther tomorrow. If your weight or arthritis problems prohibit you from walking for exercise, consider walking/exercising in a swimming pool; you’ll burn a lot of calories without having to support all of your weight. Try to build up to 30 minutes of exercise daily.  \nOn the exchange lists you’ll see several footnotes. Some of these tell you that that food selection counts as a serving from more than one group. And you’ll see two other footnotes related to sodium (salt) and fiber:  \n♦ Foods marked with ♦ contain 480 mg or more of sodium per serving. The less sodium you get, the better.  \n☺ Foods marked with ☺ contain more than 3 grams of dietary fiber per serving. The more fiber you get, the better.  \nReferences:  \n• The Practical Guide: Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults; National Institutes of Health; National Heart, Lung, and Bloo","cbCaimxmC7YKGYbl","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimxmC7YKGYbl","pdf",138948,"English","# Meal Planning Guide\n## Exchange System Basics\n## Measuring Servings and Estimating Portions\n## Avoiding Uncounted Calories\n## Tracking Combination and Packaged Foods\n## Nutrition Supplements and Hunger Management\n## Exercise for Weight Loss\n## Sodium and Fiber Footnotes\n## 1200 Calorie Meal Plan Samples","[{\"question\":\"How does the Exchange System define an “exchange” in a 1200-calorie plan?\",\"answer\":\"An exchange is one serving within a food group, providing about the same amount of carbohydrates, protein, fat, and calories as other servings in that same group. 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