Serving Size Showdown
What is the recommended portion size for cooked pasta? 1 cup or 2 cups?
1 Cup
How many calories in a medium apple? 95 or 12?
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 meat should be the size of what common object? a small book or deck of cards?
A deck of Cards
A large soda from a fast food restaurant can have over how many calories? 300+ or 1200+
300+
What is portion distortion
When large portions seem normal
What has less fat: Grilled Chicken sandwich or a cheeseburger
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
How many ounces is a standard portion of fish? 3 oz or 7 oz
3 oz
How many calories are in a standard serving of almonds? 23 or 160 calories?
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
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? Losing weight or gaining weight?
Weight Gain
Which has more protein: 1 cup of greek yogurt or 1 cup of regular yogurt
Greek yogurt