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Portion Control:Do you know how much you
are eating
• Restaurant portions are 3-4 times the actual amount of a correct serving.
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Proteins such as meat…
should be the size of a deck of cards in height, length and
width.
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Solid fats like butter…
should be the size of the tip of your thumb in height, length and width.
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For mashed potatoes…
you should have ½ cup which is about the size of half an
apple.
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For cheeses like Cheddar or Swiss…
you should have 1 ounce which is the same size as 4
dice.
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For pasta like spaghetti…
you should have ½ cup which is about the size of a closed
fist.
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Or dry, before cooking…
you should have a bunch, about the thickness of a
quarter.
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For ice cream…
you should have ½ cup which is about the size of a tennis
ball.
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you should have 1 cup which is about the size of a baseball.
For broth based soups…
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For salad dressings…
you should have 2 T. which is about the size of a golf ball.
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a serving is the equivalent of 2 hockey pucks, stacked.
For casseroles or lasagna…
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For fresh cheese…
a serving is the equivalent of a ping pong ball.
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For meats(beef, pork, chicken)…
a serving is the equivalent of a deck of cards.
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How much do you eat????
Knowing your portion sizes can help keep you in good health!!
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BibliographyWebMd, Portion Control Poster, April 20, 2010. http://www.webmd.com/diet/printable/portion-control-size-guide
Men’s Health Magazine, 12 Easy Ways to Eat Right, March 3, 2010http://eatthis.menshealth.com/blog/12-easy-ways-eat-right