Portion Control

Are you distorting your portions?

Do you know how foods have changed in the last 20 years? Take the Portion Distortion Quiz and see if you can spot the differences!

Six common portion pitfalls

Research shows that people unintentionally consume more calories when faced with larger portions. This can mean significant excess calorie intake, especially when eating high-calorie foods. Here are some tips to help you avoid some common portion-size pitfalls.

What's in a portion?

For those of you who think 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables a day is a lot, think again. Seeing is believing. One serving of fruits and vegetables should fit within the palm of your hand — it's a lot smaller than most people think.