Understanding Portion Sizes: Everyday Examples for Healthier Eating
This guide provides practical examples of portion sizes to help you better manage your diet. Learn what a standard serving looks like for nuts, meat, pasta, fruits, vegetables, and grains. For instance, a handful of nuts is approximately 1-2 ounces, while a deck of cards represents a serving of meat (4-5 ounces). Use common objects like a tennis ball or a baseball as visual references to understand serving sizes. This informative resource aims to simplify healthy eating and portion control.
Understanding Portion Sizes: Everyday Examples for Healthier Eating
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PORTION EXAMPLES • HANDFUL- 1-2 oz. nuts • PALM- 3-4 oz. meat • FIST- 1 cup pasta • 1 serving of pasta/baked potato- computer mouse
PORTION EXAMPLES • 1 serving fruit: Tennis ball (or ½ canned/1 medium fruit) • 1 serving meat: deck of cards (or 4-5 oz.) • 1 serving vegetables: baseball (or ½ cup)