A Handy Guide to Visualize It!

It is much easier to follow healthy portion size guidelines when you have a visual reference. At Camp, this means measuring out the portions in the food line, but at home and when dining out, you don’t always have measuring cups as a reference. Here are some common visual reminders for better portion control:

A medium potato... is the size of a computer mouse.

An average bagel... is the size of a hockey puck.

A cup of fruit... is the size of a baseball.

A cup of lettuce... is four leaves.

Three ounces of meat... is the size of a cassette tape.

Three ounces of grilled fish... is the size of your checkbook.

One ounce of cheese... is the size of two dominos

One teaspoon of peanut butter... is one dice.

One ounce of snack foods (pretzels, etc.)... is a large handful.