Carbohydrates and Fats: Implications for Health

LIST CATEGORIES

The Lists include the following:

· Starch list

· Bread

· Cereals and grains

· Crackers and snacks

· Starchy vegetables

· Beans, peas, and lentils

· Sweets, desserts, and other carbohydrates list

· Beverages, sodas, and energy/sports drinks

· Brownies, cake, cookies, gelatin, pie, and pudding

· Candy, spreads, sweets, sweeteners, syrups, and toppings

· Condiments and sauces

· Doughnuts, muffins, pastries, and sweet breads

· Frozen bars, frozen desserts, frozen yogurt, and ice cream

· Granola bars, meal replacement bars/shakes, and trail mix

· Fruit list

· Fruits

· Fruit juices

· Vegetables (nonstarchy) list

· Meat and meat substitutes list

· Lean meat

· Medium-fat meat

· High-fat meat

· Plant-based proteins (for beans, peas, and lentils, see starch list

· Milk list

· Fat-free and low-fat milk

· Reduced fat

· Whole milk

· Dairy-like foods

· Fat list

· Monounsaturated fats list

· Polyunsaturated fats list

· Saturated fats list