Portion Control

The New American Plate
If you’ve been loading up your plate with just meat and potatoes, step up to this new way of dishing out your food. It will provide you with the important nutrients you need to stay healthy.

		Starch & BreadSTARCH & BREAD Serving Size Examples - 1 slice of bread - 1/2 hamburger bun - 1 small roll - 1 pancake - 1/3 cup pasta or rice - 3/4 cup cold unsweetened cereal	ProteinPROTEIN Serving Size Examples - 3oz of chicken, turkey, beef, pork, or seafood
FruitFRUIT Serving Size Examples - 1 small piece of fresh fruit - 1/2 cup canned fruit in own juice or water - 1/4 cup dried fruit - 1/2 cup all natural fruit juice					MilkMILK Serving Size Examples - 1 cup fat-free or low-fat milk - 1 cup yogurt - 1 1/2 oz. cheese - 1/2 cup ice cream
FatFAT Serving Size Examples - 1 tsp. oil, butter or margarine - 1/6 med. avocado - 1 Tbsp. Italian dressing - 8 large ripe olives					Sweets
		VegetablesVEGETABLES Serving Size Examples - 2 cups fresh green salad, or 1 cup cooked vegetables