Carbohydrate Guidelines for Meals and Snacks: 60 grams/meal

Helen DeVos Children’s HospitalCarbohydrate Guidelines for Mealsand Snacks: 60 grams/mealSample MealsBreakfast 1 cup cereal (30 g), 1 cup milk (12 g), 1/2 cup orange juice (15 g)LunchDinnerOREggs (0 g), 2 slices of toast (30 g), 1 cup orange juice (30 g)OR2 Waffles (30 g), 2 Tbsp. light syrup (15 g), 1 cup milk (12 g)1 sandwich (2 slice bread, meat and cheese, mayonnaise or margarine)(30 g), 1 piece of fruit (15 g), 1 cup milk (12 g) or 6 oz. light yogurt (17 g)OR1 cup macaroni and cheese (40 g), 1 piece of fruit (15 g), 1/2 cup milk (6 g)2 - 4 ounces meat, 1/2 cup potatoes (15 g), 1 slice bread or dinner roll(15 g), vegetables (green beans, broccoli, carrots, salad), 1/2 cup fruit(15 g), 1 cup milk (12 g)ORHamburger with bun (30 g), 20 - 25 french fries (small order) (30 g),diet popOR1 cup spaghetti and sauce (40 g), 1 bread stick (15 g), salad and 1-2 Tbsp.dressing, 1/2 cup milk (6 g).OR2 slices pizza (60 g), diet popover X09992 (©11/08) - FrontPediatric EndocrinologyApproved for distribution by Spectrum Health Patient Education Council

Snack Suggestion (15 g)• 4 cheese or peanut butter crackers• 1/2 sandwich• 6 oz. light yogurt• 1/2 cup ice cream• 15 mini pretzels• 1 piece of fruit• 3 squares graham crackers• 3 cups popcornFood You Can Freely Give If Your Child Is Hungry• Cheese• Meat• Eggs• Diet pop, Crystal Light, sugar free beverages.• Vegetables (cucumbers, carrots, broccoli, lettuce, green peppers), dip or ranchdressing• Sugar free gelatin or Sugar free popsiclesX09992 (©11/08) - BackPediatric EndocrinologyApproved for distribution by Spectrum Health Patient Education Council