Do you ever look at the nutrition facts on the food you buy? Or maybe you wondered what a serving size looks like for your fresh fruits and veggies. Have you ever actually measured a serving size out to see what it looks like?
How big is a portion?
I found a great tool to help you visualize and remember what portion sizes look like. You can look at portion sizes in a variety of categories including vegetables, fruits, milk & dairy, grains, meat & beans, fat & oils, sweets & treats, and mixed dishes. For example, if you click on the vegetable category and then click on the baked potato icon, it shows you the potato on a plate next to a computer mouse to give you an idea of the size a one serving potato looks like. It is important to understand portion sizes if you are trying to lose weight or maintain your weight. It also has printable versions. There is a full size portion guide that can be kept on your refrigerator and a wallet size portion guide that you can take with you wherever you go.
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