1. How much should you eat? What is your idea of a serving size?
Journal Prompt
How much should you eat?
What is your idea of a serving size?

2. How Much Should You Eat?
It depends on three factors:
Gender
Activity level
Age

3. Terms
RDA – Recommended Dietary Allowance: "the average daily dietary intake level that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all healthy individuals".
Nutrient Density – the amount of nutrients a food provides in comparison with the number of calories it provides
Empty calories

4. Terms
Portion Size – a "portion" is the amount of food you choose to eat for meals or snacks
Serving Size – a "serving" is the amount of food that experts recommend you eat

5. Serving Sizes 8 ounces Grains Vegetables Fruits 3 ounces Protein
Dairy – Milk
Cheese
8 ounces
3 ounces
½ cup
1 cup
½ - 1 cup
1 ½ ounces

6. Serving Size Activity

7. Daily Servings According to USDA Food Pyramid… Grains Vegetables
Fruits
Protein
Dairy
2-3 servings
3-5 servings
2-3 servings
2-4 servings
6-11 servings