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Seven Ways to Size Up Servings

Portion control is fundamental to maintaining a healthy weight. Often times when eating out meals three or four times the amount of food needed, so even ordering a healthy item can stack up the calories. Use these visual guidelines, provided by the National Dairy Council, to help estimate portion size.

A medium apple or peach is about the size of a tennis ball.

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1 ounce of cheese is about the size of 4 stacked dice.

2

1/2 cup of ice cream is about the size of a racquetball or tennis ball.

3

1 cup of mashed potatoes or broccoli is about the size of your fist.

4

1 teaspoon of butter or peanut butter is about the size of the tip of your thumb.

5

1 ounce of nuts or small candies equals one handful.

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Source: National Dairy Council

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