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Here are some examples of serving sizes:

1 grain serving=
  • 1 mini bagel (1 regular bagel = 4 grain servings)
  • 1 slice bread
  • 5-7 crackers (read the label to be sure)
  • 1 packet instant oatmeal
  • 3 cups popcorn
  • 1 6-inch tortilla
  • 1/2 cup cooked pasta, rice or noodles
  • 1 vegetable serving=
  • 1/2 cup chopped raw veggies (like chopped tomato)
  • 1 cup raw leafy veggies (like salad greens)
  • 1/2 cup cooked veggies
  • 6 baby carrots
  • 1 small baked potato (the amount you can hold in one cupped hand)
  • 1 fruit serving=
  • 1/2 cup chopped raw, canned, or frozen fruit
  • 1 snack container (4oz) of applesauce or other fruit
  • 1/4 grapefruit
  • 16 grapes
  • 6" banana
  • 1 small piece of fresh fruit like an apple (smaller than your fist)
  • 1/2 cup 100% fruit juice
  • 1 milk serving=
  • 1 cup milk or yogurt
  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 2 ounces processed cheese (like American)
  • 1 1/2 ounces hard cheese (cheddar, Swiss, parmesan)
  • 2 snack cups (each 4 oz) pudding
  • 1 protein serving=
  • a piece of meat, chicken, or fish the size of the palm of your hand (about 3 ounces cooked)
  • 1 small can of tuna (3 ounces)
  • 1 soy or veggie patty
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup bean, lentil, or split pea soup
  • 3 ounces lunchmeat
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