Serving Size vs Portion Size How Much Is One Serving?
Serving Size vs. Portion Size - How Much Is "One" Serving?
Serving Size Versus Portion Size
Confusion between ' servings' and ' portions' makes eating the right amount of food difficult
Confusion between "servings" and "portions" makes eating the right amount of food difficult, particularly given the super-sizing trend. Potato chips bags, for example, contain 60 percent on average more than 20 years ago, while soft drinks are generally 50 percent larger. See also: .
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Serving sizes are standardized amounts of food with specific calorie and nutrient contents. Portions, on the other hand, are how much we choose to eat. To make sure you aren't overeating, you must know the size of a serving. The following everyday approximations should help. Approximate Single-Serving Sizes Grilled fish Personal checkbook Potato Computer mouse Meat serving Deck of cards Hard cheese Four dice Peanut butter Tip of your thumb Cup of fruit Baseball Apple/Orange Tennis ball Once we see how small servings are, most of us realize our portions are way too big. A typical serving of steak at a restaurant, for example, is the size of four decks of cards, the equivalent of four servings. Obviously, choosing to eat wisely means giving importance both to what and to how much we eat. Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures
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