Control Portion Sizes

It’s all about portion control!

*  First, learn how much food you need. Get a personalized MyPlate Plan atmyplate.gov/eat-healthy/what-is-myplatethat identifies how many cups, ounces, etc. of different foods you should eat for your daily needs.

*  Use measuring cups, spoons, etc.

*  Estimate portions. One cup of cereal is about the size of 2 hands, cupped. Three ounces of meat is about the size of a computer mouse. One Tbsp. is the size of 1 thumb.

*  Limit second helpings, especially of foods high in fat and sugar.