Transcript PORTION SIZE

PORTION SIZE
Serving Size
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A serving is a
measured amount of
food or drink, such as
one slice of bread or
one cup (eight
ounces) of milk.
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Who thought a serving
size of bread was 2
pieces (top and
bottom of sandwich)?
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How many of you look at serving sizes when
your getting ready to eat?
Do you think you eat more or less than the
recommended serving size?
Portion Size
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A portion is the
amount of food that
you choose to eat for
a meal or snack. It
can be big or small—
you decide.
Portion Distortion
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This is a comparison of our serving sizes
today compared to serving sizes 20 years
ago.
Here is a link to the Portion Distortion
learning game: Copy and paste this link
into your web browser.
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http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/portion/
How to Control Portions
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Chew your food entirely before swallowing
Order dressings and sauces on the side
Avoid appetizers at restaurants
Eat half a bagel or muffin from a deli
How to Control Portions
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Avoid buffets- most of us can eat 2-3 times
more than we need to
Serve food on small or medium plate
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Most people will finish plate even if it is on larger
plate.
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Serving Size Online
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This goes over the serving sizes that each
food product should be.
Copy and paste this link into your web
browser.
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/qui
zzes_questions.asp?quizid=32