What are the principles of food management?
All meal plans are all based on the following principles: Eat a well-balanced diet: A healthy diet for a diabetic is the same as it is for anyone. The food pyramid can help you plan a well-balanced meal for your child. A healthy diet contains 10 to 20% of calories from protein (milk, cheese, yogurt, meat, poultry, fish, egg white, nuts and seeds), 50 to 60% from carbohydrate (fruits, vegetables, and whole grains), and 25 to 30% from fat butter, egg yolk, animal fat, vegetable oil). Keep the day-to-day calories consistent: If your child eats about the same amount of calories each day, his insulin and food will be in balance. If your child eats less one day, he may have too much insulin and have a low blood sugar reaction (hypoglycemia). If your child eats more one day, he will have too little insulin and have high blood sugar reaction (hyperglycemia). Your child should also try to eat similar amounts of carbohydrate, fat, and protein each day. Your child’s body will need more or less in
