{"id":8698,"date":"2018-09-21T13:52:16","date_gmt":"2018-09-21T18:52:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/Community\/?p=8698"},"modified":"2021-01-28T10:42:33","modified_gmt":"2021-01-28T16:42:33","slug":"essential-guide-to-portion-sizes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/Community\/2018\/09\/21\/essential-guide-to-portion-sizes\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential Guide to Portion Sizes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve all been there: after enjoying a quick snack, we check the nutrition label only to learn we\u2019ve just eaten two, three or even four servings when we thought we were having one.<\/p>\n<p>Our food industry tends to double, triple or even supersize servings and restaurants are notorious for putting way more food on a plate than anyone other that an intense athlete should eat, leaving us perpetually over-served. Unfortunately, many of us have visually adjusted to these big serving sizes and are unaware of what an accurate portion looks like.<\/p>\n<p>If we can reprogram our brains to see healthy servings sizes, then maybe we won\u2019t be fooled when it comes to being over-served. This guide \u2014 using a medium adult hand as the visual clue \u2014 should help.<\/p>\n<div class=\"eg-header shortcode\">\n<h3>SERVING SIZE VS. PORTION SIZE<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p>A serving size is a measured amount of food \u2014 1 cup, 1 slice, 1 bag, etc. \u2014 intended to be eaten at one time. It\u2019s the amount you\u2019ll see on a food label, and it\u2019s what the USDA uses in the&nbsp;<a class=\"new-tab-added\" href=\"https:\/\/www.choosemyplate.gov\/dietary-guidelines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dietary Guidelines for Americans<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A portion size, by contrast, is the amount of food or drink you actually consume in one sitting, whether an entire rack of ribs with all the fixings or a single apple. The goal of this guide is to help you match your portions to recommended serving sizes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lazy-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-lazy-image alignnone size-full wp-image-27331 initial loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/1y2u3hx8yml32svgcf0087imj-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2017\/12\/Essential-Guide-to-Portion-Control-Cereal_Grains.png\" alt width=\"1504\" height=\"944\" data-src=\"https:\/\/1y2u3hx8yml32svgcf0087imj-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2017\/12\/Essential-Guide-to-Portion-Control-Cereal_Grains.png\" data-was-processed=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"inline-unit-text\" class=\"onespot-recommendations\">\n<div class=\"onespot-unit text-list\">\n<div class=\"recommendations\">\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"onsite-rec:inline-unit-text:0:0:false:2024050::text-list:default:ba783221-2236-4b45-a62f-22c7f0ca7e94:0\" class=\"recommendation onespot-rec\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/ask-the-rd-how-are-serving-sizes-decided\/\"><span class=\"recommendation-category\">READ MORE:&nbsp;<\/span>Ask the RD: How Are Serving Sizes Decided?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>1 cup is the amount that fits in a mounded pile in the palm of a medium adult hand or about the size of a tennis ball. It provides approximately 200 calories and 50 grams of carbohydrates.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lazy-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-lazy-image alignnone size-full wp-image-27334 initial loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/1y2u3hx8yml32svgcf0087imj-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2017\/12\/Essential-Guide-to-Portion-Control-Granola.png\" alt width=\"1504\" height=\"944\" data-src=\"https:\/\/1y2u3hx8yml32svgcf0087imj-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2017\/12\/Essential-Guide-to-Portion-Control-Granola.png\" data-was-processed=\"true\"><\/div>\n<p>Granola is best used as a topping or mixed in with cereal, instead of eaten by the &nbsp;bowl-full. A little goes a long way. Be careful with the serving sizes on the granola box. It could say 2\/3 cup, which is more than twice the recommended amount. See above for what 1\/4 cup looks in a medium adult hand: it should just cover the center portion of your palm.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lazy-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-lazy-image alignnone size-full wp-image-27336 initial loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/1y2u3hx8yml32svgcf0087imj-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2017\/12\/Essential-Guide-to-Portion-Control-Nuts_Dried-Fruit.png\" alt width=\"1504\" height=\"944\" data-src=\"https:\/\/1y2u3hx8yml32svgcf0087imj-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2017\/12\/Essential-Guide-to-Portion-Control-Nuts_Dried-Fruit.png\" data-was-processed=\"true\"><\/div>\n<p>1 serving of dried fruit or nuts is 1\/4 cup (40 grams), which fills the center of the palm of a medium adult hand. Similar to granola, it\u2019s best to spread this throughout the day or add it to a flaky cereal or a healthy trail mix. Also, avoid dried fruit that contains added sugar \u2013\u2013 it\u2019s best to save those calories.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lazy-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-lazy-image alignnone size-full wp-image-27333 loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/1y2u3hx8yml32svgcf0087imj-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2017\/12\/Essential-Guide-to-Portion-Control-Fresh-Fruit.png\" alt width=\"1504\" height=\"944\" data-src=\"https:\/\/1y2u3hx8yml32svgcf0087imj-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2017\/12\/Essential-Guide-to-Portion-Control-Fresh-Fruit.png\" data-was-processed=\"true\"><\/div>\n<p>One medium piece of fresh fruit is about the size of a small fist or 3\u20134 inches in diameter. Aim for 3\u20135 servings of fruit per day&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;and since dried fruit is so calorie-dense, opt for fresh first.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lazy-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-lazy-image alignnone size-full wp-image-27327 loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/1y2u3hx8yml32svgcf0087imj-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2017\/12\/Essential-Guide-to-Portion-Control-Leafy-Greens.png\" alt width=\"1504\" height=\"944\" data-src=\"https:\/\/1y2u3hx8yml32svgcf0087imj-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2017\/12\/Essential-Guide-to-Portion-Control-Leafy-Greens.png\" data-was-processed=\"true\"><\/div>\n<p>A serving of leafy greens is technically 1 cup, but this is one time where we recommend doubling or tripling the portion \u2014 2 cups is about what two medium adult hands can pick up in a single go.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lazy-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-lazy-image alignnone size-full wp-image-27335 loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/1y2u3hx8yml32svgcf0087imj-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2017\/12\/Essential-Guide-to-Portion-Control-Non-Starchy-Greens.png\" alt width=\"1504\" height=\"944\" data-src=\"https:\/\/1y2u3hx8yml32svgcf0087imj-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2017\/12\/Essential-Guide-to-Portion-Control-Non-Starchy-Greens.png\" data-was-processed=\"true\"><\/div>\n<p>Non-starchy vegetables include broccoli, cauliflower, cucumbers, asparagus, peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes and onions. 1 cup of chopped, non-starchy vegetables creates a mounded handful in a medium adult hand.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lazy-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-lazy-image alignnone size-full wp-image-27330 loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/1y2u3hx8yml32svgcf0087imj-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2017\/12\/Essential-Guide-to-Portion-Control-Starchy-Vegetable.png\" alt width=\"1504\" height=\"944\" data-src=\"https:\/\/1y2u3hx8yml32svgcf0087imj-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2017\/12\/Essential-Guide-to-Portion-Control-Starchy-Vegetable.png\" data-was-processed=\"true\"><\/div>\n<p>Starchy vegetables like corn, peas, parsnips, potatoes, pumpkin, squash, zucchini and yams are higher in carbohydrates and therefore more calorie-dense \u2013\u2013 all the more reason why knowing the portion size is important. As with non-starchy vegetables, a serving of starchy vegetables fits in an average adult hand.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lazy-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-lazy-image alignnone size-full wp-image-27328 loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/1y2u3hx8yml32svgcf0087imj-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2017\/12\/Essential-Guide-to-Portion-Control-Meat-Poultry-Fish.png\" alt width=\"1504\" height=\"944\" data-src=\"https:\/\/1y2u3hx8yml32svgcf0087imj-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2017\/12\/Essential-Guide-to-Portion-Control-Meat-Poultry-Fish.png\" data-was-processed=\"true\"><\/div>\n<p>A 3-ounce piece of fish, poultry or meat is about the size of a deck of cards or the whole palm of your hand. Focus on lean proteins such as chicken, turkey, fish, seafood or lean cuts of beef and pork.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lazy-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-lazy-image alignnone size-full wp-image-27332 loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/1y2u3hx8yml32svgcf0087imj-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2017\/12\/Essential-Guide-to-Portion-Control-Cheese.png\" alt width=\"1504\" height=\"944\" data-src=\"https:\/\/1y2u3hx8yml32svgcf0087imj-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2017\/12\/Essential-Guide-to-Portion-Control-Cheese.png\" data-was-processed=\"true\"><\/div>\n<p>A serving of cheese is about the size of your index finger or 4 dice. Most 1 1\/2-ounce servings are around 150\u2013165 calories, so a little goes a long way. Adding just a slice or nibble of real cheese to your diet can be a great source of calcium. Cut into slices or shred and add to a salad.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lazy-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-lazy-image alignnone size-full wp-image-27329 loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/1y2u3hx8yml32svgcf0087imj-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2017\/12\/Essential-Guide-to-Portion-Control-Milk.png\" alt width=\"1504\" height=\"944\" data-src=\"https:\/\/1y2u3hx8yml32svgcf0087imj-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2017\/12\/Essential-Guide-to-Portion-Control-Milk.png\" data-was-processed=\"true\"><\/div>\n<p>Depending on what variety you buy \u2014 skim, reduced-fat or whole \u2014 1 cup of milk provides anywhere from 90\u2013145 calories. In an average-size glass (not a tall and skinny one), 1 cup measures about the size of a small fist.<\/p>\n<p>Use these guides to determine how much to eat, not how much you\u2019re served. Being able to assess servings and the portion sizes you want visually is a big help when you\u2019re trying to lose weight, especially when it\u2019s time to eat out.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>First seen on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/essential-guide-portion-sizes\/\">blog.myfitnesspal.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve all been there: after enjoying a quick snack, we check the nutrition label only to learn we\u2019ve just eaten two, three or even four servings when we thought we were having one. 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