Nutrient analysis of Exchange Lists for Meal Planning. I. Variation in nutrient levels
Wyse, B.W.
Journal of the American Dietetic Association 75(3): 238-242
1979
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-8223 PMID: 469134 Document Number: 140702
Nutrient values used in the 1976 revised Exchange Lists for Meal Planning are compared with published food composition data. The Agricultural Handbook No. 8 nutrient data base (revised 1972 computer tape) was the primary source of information for the analysis. Except for the Milk List, this computer analysis agreed well with the values suggested in the publication. However, there was a wide range of calories and other nutrients in each Exchange List. Tables list nutrient analysis of foods in the Milk, Vegetable, Fruit, Bread, Meat, and Fat Exchange Lists; the mean, standard deviation, and range for calories and other nutrients are included.