1200 Calorie Traditional Meal Plan

Calories Fat (grams) % Fat Exchange for:

Breakfast
 1 egg 78 5 58  ¼ c. egg substitute, 2 egg whites, or 1 oz. ham
 1 slice whole wheat bread 81 1.2 13  ½ English muffin, ½ c. oatmeal, or ¾ c. cereal
 6 oz. plain low-fat yogurt 107 2.6 22  ¼ c. no salt added cottage cheese
 1 c. fresh or frozen berries
62 0 0  1 small fruit or 4 oz. fruit juice
105 2.4 21  1 oz. low-fat cheese
 8 oz. 1% milk
433 11.2 23
Breakfast Totals
Lunch
Turkey Sandwich: Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad:
 2 slices whole wheat bread 162 2.5 14  10 whole wheat crackers
 2 oz. low-sodium sliced turkey 60 1 15  2 oz. grilled boneless, skinless chicken breast
 1 slice low-fat cheese 45 2 40  1 Tbsp. grated parmesan cheese
 1 slice lettuce and 2 medium slices tomato
5 0 0  1 c. romaine lettuce
50 4.5 81  1 Tbsp. light Caesar dressing
 1 Tbsp. light mayo and 1 tsp. mustard
0 0 0  1 c. unsweetened iced tea
 1 c. water
322 10 28
Lunch Totals
Dinner
 3 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breast 102 3 26  3 oz. broiled or baked fish, turkey, or lean beef
 ½ c. cooked whole wheat pasta with 1 tsp. olive oil 135 5.5 37  ½ c. corn or 1 small baked potato with 1 tsp. unsalted
5 0 0 butter
 1 c. green salad
 1 Tbsp. light salad dressing
61 5.6 83  ½ c. steamed vegetables
 15 small grapes
24 0 0  1 tsp. unsalted butter
0 0 0  1 small fruit or 1 c. diced melon
 1 c. water
 1 c. unsweetened iced tea
327 14.1 39
Dinner Totals
Snack
 10 baby carrots with 2 Tbsp. hummus 122 4.5 33  1 oz. light string cheese and 6 whole grain crackers
 2 oz. lean meat and 1 slice whole wheat bread
 1 stalk celery and 1 Tbsp. reduced fat peanut butter
Snack Totals
122 4.5 33
Total 1204 39.8 grams 30%
 1200 Calorie Mexican American Meal Plan
Calories Fat (grams) % Fat Exchange for:
Breakfast
 1 egg 78 5 58  ¼ c. egg substitute, 2 egg whites, or 1 oz. ham
 1 6” whole wheat tortilla 90 1.75 18  1 slice whole wheat toast, ½ c. oatmeal, or ¾ c. cereal
 6 oz. plain low-fat yogurt 107 2.6 22  ¼ c. no salt added cottage cheese
 1 c. fresh or frozen berries
62 0 0  1 small fruit or 4 oz. fruit juice
105 2.4 21  1 oz. low-fat cheese
 8 oz. 1% milk
442 11.75 24
Breakfast Totals
Lunch
 ¼ c. low sodium black beans 57 .5 8  ¼ c. low sodium pinto beans
Chicken Taco: Beef Taco:
 2 6” corn tortillas 120 2 15  1 6” whole wheat tortilla
 2 oz. chicken breast, shredded 68 2 26  2 oz. lean (97% lean, 3% fat) ground beef
 ¼ c. low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
49 2 37  ¼ c. low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
5 0 0  ¼ c. shredded lettuce and ½ medium tomato, diced
 ¼ c. shredded lettuce and ½ medium tomato, diced
0 0 0  1 c. unsweetened iced tea
 1 c. water
299 6.5 20
Lunch Totals
Dinner
 3 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breast 102 3 26  3 oz. broiled or baked fish, turkey, or lean beef
 ½ c. Spanish rice 124 2.5 18  ½ c. corn or 1 small baked potato
 1 c. green salad
5 0 0  ½ c. steamed vegetables
 1 Tbsp. light salad dressing
61 5.6 83  1 tsp. unsalted butter
24 0 0  1 small fruit or 1 c. diced melon
 15 small grapes
0 0 0  1 c. unsweetened iced tea
 1 c. water
316 11.1 32
Dinner Totals
Snack
 10 baby carrots with ¼ c. bean dip 135 4 27  1 oz. light string cheese and 6 whole grain crackers
 10 whole grain tortilla chips and ½ c. salsa
 1 stalk celery and 1 Tbsp. reduced fat peanut butter
Snack Totals
135 4 27
Total 1192 33.4 grams 25%