When using the Food Exchange System, food on each list can be "exchanged " for another food on the same list because each has approximately the same ____ content for the portion size listed.
A) vitamin and mineral
B) macronutrient
C) fiber
D) water

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The Food Exchange System is based on the macronutrient content of foods, specifically carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Foods on each list are chosen because they have approximately the same macronutrient content for the portion size listed, allowing for easy substitution of one food for another within the same list. Vitamin and mineral content, fiber, and water would not be the primary consideration for food exchanges in this system.

When Using the Food Exchange System, Food on Each List