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Table 6. Approximate macronutrient analysis of Beyond the Basics food choices

Beyond the Basics*

Food groups

Nutrients

Kcal (kJ)

Grains & Starches

15 g carbohydrate 3 g protein 0 g fat 15 g carbohydrate 1 g protein 0 g fat 15 g carbohydrate 8 g protein variable fat 15 g carbohydrate variable fat and protein <5 g carbohydrate† 2 g protein 0 g fat 0 g carbohydrate 7 g protein 3-5 g fat 0 g carbohydrate 0 g protein 5 g fat

70 (290)

Fruits

65 (275)

Milk & Alternatives

skim – 90 (380) 1% – 110 (460) 2% – 130 (550) Whole – 140 (590)

Other Choices

See Nutrition Facts table

Vegetables

30 (130)

Meat & Alternatives

55-75 (230-315)

Fat

50 (200)