Table 3. Metric Conversion Factors FOOD LISTS Multiply the item in column 1 by the number indicated to A metabolic dietitian and team of health care providers will calculate the equivalent amount in column 2. provide a detailed meal plan for the amount of LYS, TRP, and protein your child should eat daily. The food lists on the Example: 5 fluid ounces x 30 = 150 grams following pages will help you choose foods to manage your Column 1 multiply by Column 2 child’s GA-1 diet. Each list is divided into groups with serving sizes that have similar amounts of LYS and TRP: breads/cereals, fluid ounces (fl oz) x 30 = grams (g) fruits, vegetables, fats, free foods A, and free foods B. Check with ounces (dry) (oz) x 28 = grams (g) your dietitian before eating any food that is not listed. grams (g) x 0.035 = ounces (oz) When your child is young and has a small appetite, it is some- grams (g) x 0.0022 = pounds (lb) times tempting to offer foods that are higher in LYS and TRP to meet his or her needs. Your child may learn to like these kilograms (kg) x 2.2 = pounds (lb) foods that are higher in LYS and TRP, and it becomes difÏcult pounds (lb) x 454 = grams (g) to restrict these foods as his/her appetite increases. As a child grows older, free foods high in energy that contain little or no pounds (lb) x 0.454 = kilograms (kg) LYS and TRP may be added to the meal plan to meet energy quarts (qt) x 0.95 = liters (L) needs. Remember, however, that too many free foods can cause obesity or tooth decay. liters (L) x 1.05 = quarts (qt) gallons (gal) x 3.79 = liters (L) To convert from metric (column 2) to the English system (column 1), divide the item in column 2 by the number to calculate the equivalent in column 1. 8 9