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. Food label serving sizes are determined by the manufacturer, so they might not match the dietary guidelines. 11 мар. 2016 г.
What is considered 1 serving?
The term “portion” means how much of a food you are served or how much you eat. A portion size can vary from meal to meal. For example, at home you may serve yourself two small pancakes in one portion, but at a restaurant, you may get a stack of four pancakes as one portion.
What is the serving size of your food?
A serving, or serving size , is the amount of food listed on a product's Nutrition Facts label, or food label (see Figure 1 below). Different products have different serving sizes. Sizes can be measured in cups, ounces, grams, pieces, slices, or numbers—such as three crackers.
How do I calculate one serving of food?
To find this value, simply weigh the contents of your package (or count them, if in pieces) and divide by your RACC or serving size. If there are 980 grams of cereal in your package, for example, there are approximately 8.5 servings per container.
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