Archive for Nutrition Education – Consumers
Aug
22
Cure Portion Distortion
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Cure Portion Distortion
Equate Serving Sizes With Everyday Items In Your Home. Here are some ideas to visualize portion sizes.
| Portion Size | Example |
| 1 medium fruit | Fist |
| 1 ounce of cheese or meat | Thumb Or A Pair Of Dice |
| 3 ounces poultry, meat or fish | Palm Of Your Hand, A Deck Of Cards Or A Cassette Tape |
| 1 cup pasta, rice or potatoes | A Tennis Ball Or Your Fist |
Weighing And Measuring Foods Is Important
- Use metal or plastic measuring cups and spoons for solid foods. Fill and level off before you record.
- Glass measuring cup are used for liquids. Read the line at eye level.
- Use a scale for meats and cheeses and weigh meats after they are cooked. (4 oz. raw = 3 oz. cooked).
from mypyramid.gov
Sep
08
Create Covers for Your Own Nutrition Books and Materials!
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