1. Serving Sizes and Portion Control Visit us at www.fit4kidz.us © 2014 Biometrics Health; All rights reserved.

2. Today we will… Learn the difference between a serving size and a portion Learn the importance of portion control in maintaining a healthy diet See what healthy portions look like in a well-balanced meal Visit us at www.fit4kidz.us © 2014 Biometrics Health; All rights reserved.

3. Portion vs. Serving Size A serving size is the suggested serving given on a nutrition label for a food A portion is the amount of food you choose to eat It is important to each the right number of servings of healthy foods, while limiting portion sizes of unhealthy foods Visit us at www.fit4kidz.us © 2014 Biometrics Health; All rights reserved.

4. Portion vs. Serving Size The portion you choose should be similar to the recommended serving size Portion control is balancing “how much” of “which foods” to eat –Healthier foods  larger portions –Unhealthy foods  smaller portions –For example, you can (and should) have a much larger portion of salad than dessert Visit us at www.fit4kidz.us © 2014 Biometrics Health; All rights reserved.

5. What Does a Serving Look Like? Here are some examples of what serving sizes look like for each food group: –Grains (5-7 servings/day) 1 slice of bread = a CD case –Vegetables (4-6 servings/day) 1 cup raw vegetables = a baseball –Fruit (3-4 servings/day) ½ cup of fruit = small adult fist –Dairy (3 servings/day) 1-2 ounces of cheese = 3 dominoes –Meat & Beans (5-6 servings/day) 2 tablespoons peanut butter = golf ball 3 ounces of cooked meat = a deck of cards Visit us at www.fit4kidz.us © 2014 Biometrics Health; All rights reserved.

6. What does a healthy meal look like? Half of your plate should be filled with vegetables and fruit The other half should be divided between whole grains and lean protein Dairy in the form of low-fat milk or yogurt should also be included vegetables and fruit whole grains lean protein dairy Visit us at www.fit4kidz.us © 2013 Biometrics Health; All rights reserved.

7. Important Points A serving size is the suggested serving given on a nutrition label for a food A portion is the amount of food you choose to eat –Serving sizes and portion control help to maintain a healthy, balanced diet It is important to each the right number of servings of healthy foods, while limiting portion sizes of unhealthy foods Visit us at www.fit4kidz.us © 2014 Biometrics Health; All rights reserved.