Serving & Portion Size
When it comes to servings and portion sizes, it’s not unusual for us to believe we’re eating a healthy and well-balanced meal even when we’re not. Typically most of us tend to underestimate the amount of food we eat and underestimate the size of our portions so that we’re actually consuming multiple times the recommended amount. So whether you’re living with diabetes, or just want to maintain a healthy and well-balanced diet, the following charts should help keep you on the right track.
What's A Serving?
A Serving Of...
Equals...
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Fresh fruit or vegetables1 cup
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Canned fruit or cooked vegetables1/2 cup
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Starchy vegetables or dried beans1/2 cup
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Bread1 slice
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Dry cereal3/4 cup
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Cooked cereal1/2 cup
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Rice or pasta1/3 cup
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Dairy products1cup
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Lean meats, chicken and fish3 ounces
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Oil, margarine, or butter1 teaspoon
- Source: American Diabetes Association. Portion Sizes: A Key to Weight Loss. February 2006.
How Big Is One Portion?
Additional Diabetes Resources
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Diabetes Advisor, Vol. 19, Practical Tips for Healthful Eating
American Diabetes Association
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