One serving looks like: 3 ounces cooked meat, such as beef or chicken = bar of soap. Ground hamburger patty = hockey puck. 3 ounces fish = checkbook.
What is considered 1 serving?
A serving size is a measured amount of food—1 cup, 1 slice, 1 teaspoon, etc. It's the amount you'll see on a food label, and it's what the USDA uses in the Healthy Eating Guidelines and daily recommendations.
How much is a serving of food?
Food group1,600-calorie diet2,000-calorie dietVegetables3-4 a day4-5 a dayFruits4 a day4-5 a dayLow-fat or fat-free milk and milk products2-3 a day2-3 a dayLean meats, poultry and fish3-4 one-ounce servings or fewer a day6 one-ounce servings or fewer a day
How many oz of food is a meal?
Visualize the objects mentioned below when eating out, planning a meal, or grabbing a snack. For example, for people who eat meat, the amount recommended as part of a healthy meal is 3 to 4 ounces – it will look about the same size as a deck of cards.
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