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How Many Calories Should An Aging Woman Who Has Diabetic Have?
Being the age of 51yrs of age being a diabetic starting out how many calories a day should a women have. And When counting calories or looking to see how much sugar is in whatever you eat about how much are you supposed to be having a day. For instance I bought a mix of chocolate chip cookies that the sugar had 13 grams. is that ok or not.
Tue, 14 May 2013
Hello,
Calorie intake based on weight.
Overweight----- 25Kcal/Kg/Day
Idealweight----- 30Kcal/kg/Day
Underweight---- 35Kcal/Kg/Day
Distribution of Nutrients in the Diet
Carbohydrates 60 to 65 % 300 gms (approx)
Proteins 15 to 20 % 50 gms
Fats 15 to 25 % 30 gms
Sugar in cookies is from glucose which is a monosaccharide and it is not a best choice for Diabetcs.
Calorie intake based on weight.
Overweight----- 25Kcal/Kg/Day
Idealweight----- 30Kcal/kg/Day
Underweight---- 35Kcal/Kg/Day
Distribution of Nutrients in the Diet
Carbohydrates 60 to 65 % 300 gms (approx)
Proteins 15 to 20 % 50 gms
Fats 15 to 25 % 30 gms
Sugar in cookies is from glucose which is a monosaccharide and it is not a best choice for Diabetcs.
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