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SUGAR IN MODERATION DIET

Description
The diet restricts foods high in added sugar and fat.  “Added sugar” is defined as that added to sweeten food at the table or added by the manufacturer, and is chiefly sucrose or corn syrup.

Indications
This is a less restricted diet for people trying to lose weight.  It is also used in conjunction with the “Dumping Syndrome Diet.”  (See Dumping Syndrome Diet.)  This diet is not meant for people with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes.

Nutritional Adequacy
The diet can be planned to meet the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) as outlined in the Statement on Nutritional Adequacy.

How to Order the Diet
Order as “Sugar in Moderation Diet.”

Planning the Diet
Exclude the following foods. 

FOOD GROUP

FOODS EXCLUDED

Beverages and Milk

Regular carbonated beverages; fruit ades; sugar-sweetened soft drinks; sugar-sweetened iced tea; chocolate milk; milkshake; eggnog; sweetened yogurt; cocoa (sweetened)

Breads and Crackers

Sweet rolls or breads; doughnuts

Cereals and Grains

Sugar-coated cereals; granola-type cereals; presweetened cooked cereals

Meat, Fish, Poultry, Cheese, Eggs, Legumes

Glazed meats

Vegetables and Potatoes

Candied or glazed vegetables; sweet pickled vegetables

Fruits and Juices

Sweetened fruits or juices; candied or glazed fruits

Desserts

Cakes, pies, cookies, pastries, sherbets, puddings, gelatin desserts (regularly sweetened), ice cream

Sugar and Sweets

Candy, chewing gum, sugar, honey, jam, jelly, marmalade, syrup, molasses

Miscellaneous

Sweet relishes

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