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The difference between “helpings” and “servings”

PORTION DISTORTION. The difference between “helpings” and “servings”. I’m young…Why should I have to worry about what I eat?. Americans have “evolved” into the fattest people in the world!. Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults 1990.

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The difference between “helpings” and “servings”

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  1. PORTION DISTORTION The difference between “helpings” and “servings”

  2. I’m young…Why should I have to worry about what I eat?

  3. Americans have “evolved” into the fattest people in the world!

  4. Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults 1990 No Data <10% 10%-14% 15-19% 20-24% 25%

  5. Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults 1997 No Data <10% 10%-14% 15-19% 20-24% 25%

  6. Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults 2002 No Data <10% 10%-14% 15-19% 20-24% 25% Source: Mokdad A H, et al. JAMA 2003;289:1 Source: Mokdad A H, et al. JAMA 1999;282:16;2003;289:1

  7. BMI in Adults and Children:Definitions To be sensitive to the issue of a child’s self-esteem, the term “obesity” is no longer used in children and adolescents

  8. GenerationXXL

  9. The Toxic Environment Unhealthful eating and lack of activity are the culprits!

  10. Over time, our portions have become “distorted” What is the difference between a and a HELPING SERVING

  11. Chocolate chip cookie 20 Years Ago Today 1.5 inch diameter 3.5 inch diameter 275 calories 55 calories Guess the calorie difference! 220 calories! 15

  12. 20 Years Ago Today Cheeseburger 590 calories 333 calories Guess the calorie difference! 257 calories! 16

  13. 20 Years Ago Today 6.5 ounces 20 ounces Soda 250 calories 85 calories Guess the calorie difference! 165 calories! 17

  14. 20 Years Ago Today Pepperoni Pizza 500 calories 850 calories Guess the calorie difference! 350 calories! 18

  15. Popcorn Today 20 Years Ago 5 cups 11 cups 270 calories 630 calories Guess the calorie difference! 360 calories! 19

  16. Control your weight by knowing your serving sizes • HELPINGS are “unmeasured” amounts of food • SERVINGS are “measured” amounts of food Use VISUAL cues to help you choose the right amount of food to eat and control your calories

  17. After this unit, you should be able to • Visualize serving sizes • Compare your “helpings” to actual “servings” • Explain why it is important to pay attention to serving sizes of food

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