Whether you are trying to lose weight or keep the weight off, understanding
food serving sizes can be helpful in figuring out total calories and fat
intake.
Below are some techno savvy tips to help you understand serving sizes:
Breads, cereals and grains 6-11 servings/day
1 cup of dry cereal is the size of a light bulb
1 pancake or waffle is the size of a 4in. CD/DVD
1 bagel is the size of a standard computer mouse
1/2 cup of cooked cereal, rice or pasta is the size of 1/2 of a portable CD
player
Vegetables and fruits 3-5 servings of vegetables/day
2-4 servings of fruits/day
1/2 cup of raw, cooked or canned fruits or vegetables is the size of 1/2 of a
portable CD player
1 cup of leafy vegetables is the size of a light bulb
1 banana is the size of an average cell phone (does not include the flip style)
1 medium piece of fruit is the size of a baseball
1 baked potato is the size of a standard computer mouse
Meats and protein 2-3 servings/day
1 serving of meat is 3oz. and is the size of an average Palm Pilot
1 fish fillet/serving is the size of a checkbook
1/2 cup of beans is the size of 1/2 of a portable CD player
2 Tablespoons of peanut butter is a serving; 1 tablespoon is the size of a quarter
Dairy 2-3 servings/day
1 cup of milk or yogurt is the size of a light bulb
1.5 oz. of cheese is the size of a 9V battery
For more tips and nutrition information, go to www.eatright.org.
