In a 1500 calorie diabetic diet where 45% of calories come from carbohydrates, how many carbohydrate grams does 1/2 cup of orange juice and 1 cup of milk contribute?

To determine how many carbohydrate grams are contributed by 1/2 cup of orange juice and 1 cup of milk in a 1500 calorie diabetic diet with 45% of calories coming from carbohydrates, we first need to calculate the total amount of carbohydrates allowed in this diet.

1. From the total caloric intake:

• 1500 calories x 0.45 = 675 calories from carbohydrates.

2. Since each gram of carbohydrates provides 4 calories, we can convert calories to grams:

• 675 calories ÷ 4 calories per gram = 168.75 grams of carbohydrates available in the diet.

Next, we consider the carbohydrate content of the specific foods:

• A 1/2 cup serving of orange juice typically has about 15 grams of carbohydrates.

• A 1 cup serving of milk (regular low-fat) generally has about 12 grams of carbohydrates.

Adding these together:

• 15 grams (from orange juice) + 12 grams (from milk) = 27 grams of carbohydrates.

It appears there was a misunderstanding about the calculation of total contributions from orange juice and milk. The correct carbohydrate contribution from both items together amounts to 27 grams, which does not match any of the provided answers