Nutrition Workshop

For a healthy, balanced diet, it is important to pay attention to proper portion sizes. Keeping track of serving sizes can be as easy as looking at your hand--no measuring cups needed!

The size of your fist is approximately one serving of milk, yogurt, pasta, or cereal.	Fill your child's hand with fruits and vegetables. Each handful is one serving.
Your palm is approximately 3 ounces, the size of one serving of meat, fish, or poultry. Aim for two to four servings per day.	A tablespoon is one serving of peanut butter or salad dressing.

Visit ChooseMyPlate.gov for recommended total daily amounts of vegetables, fruits, dairy, and meats/beans you should consume, depending on your age, gender, and level of physical activity.

Links

PBS Parents: Encouraging Kids to Eat Healthy Food
Nutrition Challenge: Keep track of how many servings of fruits and vegetables your family eats each day with this chart, in English or Spanish
When You Can't Measure, Estimate Portions