Manual of Clinical Nutrition Management C- 35 Copyright © 20 13 Compass Group, Inc.
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 Section IB: 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 Section IA: 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 meatsVegetables 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