Prevent Portion Distortion
How food portion sizes have changed in 20 years Avoid Portion Distortion How food portion sizes have changed in 20 years STANDARD SERVING SIZES OF MEALS AND BEVERAGES TODAY RANGE FROM A THIRD LARGER TO TWICE AS LARGE AS THEY WERE 20 YEARS AGO. A "serving" is the amount of food recommended in consumer education materials such as Choosemyplate. A "portion" is the amount of a food you choose to eat at any one time — which may be more or less than a serving.
Calorie Difference: 210 calories BAGEL 20 Years Ago Today 140 calories 3-inch diameter 350 calories 6-inch diameter Calorie Difference: 210 calories Raking leaves for 50 minutes burns approximately 210 calories*
Calorie difference: 257 calories CHEESEBURGER 20 Years Ago Today 333 calories 590 calories Calorie difference: 257 calories Lifting weights for 1 hour and 30 minutes burns approximately 257 calories*
Calorie difference: 350 calories PEPPERONI PIZZA 20 Years Ago Today 500 calories 850 calories Calorie difference: 350 calories Playing golf (while walking and carrying your clubs) for 1 hour burns approximately 350 calories*
Survival Tips for Eating Out Ask for half portions share an entrée with a friend take half of your dish home. sauces and salad dressings on the side and use them sparingly. Use salsa and mustard instead of mayonnaise or oil. olive or canola oil instead of butter, margarine, or shortening. Use nonfat or lowfat milk instead of whole milk or cream. Order baked, broiled, or grilled (not fried) lean meats including turkey, chicken, seafood, or sirloin steak. Salads and vegetables make healthier side dishes than french fries. Use a small amount of sour cream instead of butter if you order a baked potato. Choose fresh fruit instead of sugary, high-fat desserts.