Text equivalent of “Portion Control in the Palm of Your Hand”

  • Your FIST is equal to one cup of cereal, fruits, or vegetables.
  • The PALM of your hand is about three ounces of meat, fish, or chicken.
  • Your THUMB is the same size as one ounce of cheese.
  • A small HANDFUL is equal to one ounce of nuts, and two handfuls is equal to one ounce of chips or pretzels.

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  • Food in the Field.
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