Serving Sizes and Portion Control Visit us at

Today we will… • • • Learn the difference between a serving size and

Portion vs. Serving Size • A serving size is the suggested serving given on

Portion vs. Serving Size • The portion you choose should be similar to the

What Does a Serving Look Like? • Here are some examples of what serving

What does a healthy meal look like? • Half of your plate should be

Important Points • A serving size is the suggested serving given on a nutrition

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Today we will… • • • Learn the difference between a serving size and a portion Learn the importance of portion control in maintaining a healthy diet See what healthy portions look like in a well-balanced meal Visit us at www. fit 4 kidz. us © 2014 Biometrics Health; All rights reserved.

Portion vs. Serving Size • A serving size is the suggested serving given on a nutrition label for a food • A portion is the amount of food you choose to eat • It is important to each the right number of servings of healthy foods, while limiting portion sizes of unhealthy foods Visit us at www. fit 4 kidz. us © 2014 Biometrics Health; All rights reserved.

Portion vs. Serving Size • The portion you choose should be similar to the recommended serving size • Portion control is balancing “how much” of “which foods” to eat – Healthier foods larger portions – Unhealthy foods smaller portions – For example, you can (and should) have a much larger portion of salad than dessert Visit us at www. fit 4 kidz. us © 2014 Biometrics Health; All rights reserved.

What Does a Serving Look Like? • Here are some examples of what serving sizes look like for each food group: – Grains (5 -7 servings/day) • 1 slice of bread = a CD case – Vegetables (4 -6 servings/day) • 1 cup raw vegetables = a baseball – Fruit (3 -4 servings/day) • ½ cup of fruit = small adult fist – Dairy (3 servings/day) • 1 -2 ounces of cheese = 3 dominoes – Meat & Beans (5 -6 servings/day) • 2 tablespoons peanut butter = golf ball • 3 ounces of cooked meat = a deck of cards Visit us at www. fit 4 kidz. us © 2014 Biometrics Health; All rights reserved.

What does a healthy meal look like? • Half of your plate should be filled with vegetables and fruit • The other half should be divided between whole grains and lean protein • Dairy in the form of low-fat milk or yogurt should also be included dairy whole grains Visit us at www. fit 4 kidz. us © 2013 Biometrics Health; All rights reserved. lean protein vegetables and fruit

Important Points • A serving size is the suggested serving given on a nutrition label for a food • A portion is the amount of food you choose to eat – Serving sizes and portion control help to maintain a healthy, balanced diet • It is important to each the right number of servings of healthy foods, while limiting portion sizes of unhealthy foods Visit us at www. fit 4 kidz. us © 2014 Biometrics Health; All rights reserved.