Serving Size Showdown
What is the recommended portion size for cooked pasta?
1 Cup
How many calories in a medium apple?
95
T/F Portion sizes have doubled in the last 20 years
T
Which has fewer calories: A small bowl of oatmeal or a bowl of sugary cereal
Oatmeal
A serving of vegetables is about the size of what sports ball
Baseball
A serving of meat should be the size of what common object?
A deck of Cards
A large soda from a fast food restaurant can have over how many calories
300+
What is portion distortion
When large portions seem normal
What has less fat: Grilled Chicken sandwich or a cheeseburger
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
A serving of cheese should be the size of what game piece
Pair of dice
How many ounces is a standard portion of fish
3 oz
How many calories are in a standard serving of almonds
160
How does eating from a large plate affect portion control
It makes portions seem smaller, leading to overeating
What has more fiber: A serving of white rice or brown rice
Brown rice
A single pancake should be about the size of what?
CD/DVD
T/F A restaurant portion is usually smaller than a recommended serving
F
What has more calories: A small bag of chips or a banana
Small bag of chips
What is a common side effect of eating oversized portions regularly
Weight Gain
Which has more protein: 1 cup of greek yogurt or 1 cup of regular yogurt
Greek yogurt
What common object represents a serving of nuts?
A golf ball
What is the recommended serving size for peanut butter?
2 Tablespoons
How many extra calories per day lead to 1 pound of weight gain over a week
500 per day, 3500 total
How can using a smaller plate help with portion control?
It makes portions look bigger leading to eat less
Which is a better portion choice: a whole avocado or half an avocado
Half
A serving of butter is about the size of what?
A postage stamp