How to Visualise Portion Size
What is the appropriate portion size for foods? Here is a practical approach to such matters
CARBOHYDRATES
| Carbohydrate | Serving Size |
| Bread | One sandwich slice from a standard loaf |
| Potato | To fit into a cupped palm |
| Pasta | Cupped palm |
| Cereals, fruits, vegetables | Cupped palm |
| Dried Fruit | Size of a standard egg |
PROTEINS
| Protein | Serving Size |
| Meat and Chicken | Size of palm of your hand |
| Fish | Size of palm of your hand |
| Egg | Size of a standard egg |
FATS
| Fats | Serving Size |
| Oil | Teaspoon |
| Cheese | Size of a standard egg |
| Peanut butter/ Butter | Tablespoon |
Adapted from Fitness First, Results Fuel, Page 23.
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