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Just Enough for You: About Food Portions

Just Enough for You: About Food Portions To reach or stay at a   healthy weight , how much you eat is just as important as what you eat. Do you know how much food is enough for you? Do you understand the difference between a portion and a serving? The information below explains portions and servings, and provides tips to help you eat just enough for you. To reach or stay at a healthy weight, how much you eat is just as important as what you eat. What is the difference between a portion and a serving? A portion is how much food you choose to eat at one time, whether in a restaurant, from a package, or at home. A serving, or   serving size , is the amount of food listed on a product's Nutrition Facts, or food label (see Figure 1 below). Different products have different serving sizes, which could be measured in cups, ounces, grams, pieces, slices, or numbers—such as three crackers. A serving size on a food label may be more or less than the amount you should eat, depending on your ag