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How Much is to Much?

How Much is to Much?. BY: Mike Kroschinski 5 th grade health class. serving size. The recommended portion of food to be eaten in one meal. Found on the Nutrition Facts label of every food product. Listed in either oz. or how many pieces. Fruits.

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How Much is to Much?

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  1. How Much is to Much? BY: Mike Kroschinski 5th grade health class

  2. serving size • The recommended portion of food to be eaten in one meal. • Found on the Nutrition Facts label of every food product. • Listed in either oz. or how many pieces.

  3. Fruits • Serving size depends on age, gender, and level of activity. • Boys ages 9-13 = 1 ½ cups of fruit per day • Girls ages 9-13 = 1 ½ cups of fruit per day • What is a cup of fruit equal to? • 1 small apple • 1 large banana • 32 grapes • Serving Size Fruit Chart

  4. Vegetables • Serving Size • Girls ages 9-13 should have 2 cups per serving • Boys ages 9-13 should have 2 ½ cups per serving • What is 1cup of vegetables? • Dark green vegetables(Broccoli, spinach)= 1 cup chopped, or 2 cups raw • Carrots= 2 medium sized • Tomato= 1 large raw

  5. Grains • Includes pasta, rice, bread, pretzels, tortillas, corn flakes, and popcorn. • Serving size • Girls 9-13 years of age- 5oz • Boys 9-13 years of age- 6oz • How much is 1oz? • Bagels- 1 Mini Bagel • Bread- 1 slice • Popcorn- 3cups popped • Rice- ½ cup cooked

  6. Protein Foods • Meats, Fish, Chicken, Eggs, Peanuts, and Seeds. • Boys and Girls ages 9-13= 5oz per day. • What is 1oz of protein? • Meats- 1 small steak or lean hamburger • Seafood- 1 can of tuna • Eggs- 1 egg • Nuts & Seeds- ½ cup

  7. Dairy • Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese • Boys and Girls ages 9-13 = 3 cups per day • What is 1 cup of dairy? • Milk- 1 cup • Yogurt- 1 regular size container • Cheese • 2oz of American (2 slices) • 2 cups of cottage cheese • 1/3 cup of shredded cheese

  8. Easy ways to measure food You can use many different things to measure out your food. You don’t need any tools or scales Just household items!

  9. Be healthy • Eat Right • Portion control • Variety • Balance • Exercise • At least 60 minutes per day • Helps control weight and be overall healthy

  10. Helpful websites • Choose My Plate • Eat Right • Kids Health Check These Out!

  11. References • http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/

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