Visual Portion Guide
Learn to estimate portions using hand sizes and common objects.
Meat, Fish, Poultry
3 oz ≈ Palm of your hand
About the size and thickness of your palm (no fingers)
Cheese
1 oz ≈ Your thumb
From tip to base of your thumb
Your Hand = Your Portion Guide
Cupped Hand
1/2 cup grains or pasta
Closed Fist
1 cup vegetables
Palm
3 oz protein
Thumb
1 tbsp fats
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