Abstract: A method and kit of components for implementing a diet using color co-ordinated food exchange cards to match foods of the major food groups in a food exchange list. Self-adhesive labels printed with various meal designations are provided for affixing to the food exchange cards. Other blank labels for writing special instructions are also provided for affixation to the food exchange cards. Each card represents one food exchange and is color co-ordinated to match the colors of the various food groups found in the American Diabetic Association booklet entitled "EXCHANGE LISTS FOR MEAL PLANNING". Food group identifying means are also preferably provided for affixation to selected foods or food packaging for easy identification of the marked food as a member of the indicated major food group.

Abstract: A method and a kit of components for implementing a diet using color-ordinated food exchange cards to match foods of the major food groups in a food exchange list. Self-adhesive labels printed with various meal designations are provided for affixing to the food exchange cards. Other blank labels for writing special instructions are also provided for affixation to the food exchange cards. Each card represents one food exchange and is color co-ordinated to match the colors of the various food groups found in the American Diabetic Association booket entitled EXCHANGE LISTS FOR MEAL PLANNING.