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Discretionary Calories

How do I count the discretionary calories I eat?

The chart provides a quick guide to the number of discretionary calories in some common foods. It is very easy to exceed your discretionary calorie allowance, even when making careful food choices. Fats are concentrated sources of calories. Even small amounts of foods high in solid fats will use up the discretionary calorie allowance quickly.

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Last Modified: April 06, 2009 03:48 PM


			What are "discretionary calories"?

			How many can I have?

			What are "solid fats"?

			How are solid fats different from oils?

			How do I count solid fats?

			What are "added sugars"?

			How do I count discretionary calories?

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			Grains

			Vegetables

			Fruits

			Milk

			Meat & Beans

			Oils

			Discretionary Calories

			Physical Activity

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