Portion Distortion

Nutrition::Portion Distortion

Our expanding waistlines are directly related to our overflowing plates at meal time. We’ve super-sized what’s going into our bodies and it has caught up with us! Tennessee has some work to do to become a healthier state, so let’s start with our plate.

Did you know that a standard serving size of steak, chicken or fish should be about the size of a deck of cards or the palm of your hand? By using handy items like this, you can visualize proper portion sizes when it’s time to eat. Here are some visuals to help you size up your meals.

3 ounces of meat is the recommended portion for a meal. This portion size is comparable to the size of a deck of cards.

1 ounce of cheese is comparable

to four dice.

½ cup of pasta is comparable to a tennis ball.

2 tablespoons of peanut butter is comparable to a ping pong ball.

A medium potato is comparable to a computer mouse.

What is the difference between portions and servings? A portion is the amount of each food you choose to eat. A serving is a measurement used to describe the amount of food recommended from each food group. It is the amount of food listed on the Nutrition Facts panel you see on the back of packaged foods, cans and drinks. It represents the amount of food recommended in the Dietary Guidelines for all Americans.

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