Generally, 1 serving of whole fruit = tennis ball
1 serving of cut fruit = 7 cotton balls
Vegetables: One serving of vegetables is 1/2 cup raw or cooked veggies or vegetable juice or 1 cup leafy raw veggies.
1 serving = 1/2 cup broccoli = a light bulb
1 serving = 1/2 cup potato = a computer mouse
Protein: One serving equals 1 ounce of cooked lean meat, poultry or fish; 1/4 cup dried beans; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon of peanut butter or 1/2 ounce of nuts or seeds.
3 ounces of fish = checkbook
3 ounces of meat or poultry = deck of cards
Dairy: One serving equals 1 cup of milk or yogurt or 1.5 to 2 ounces of cheese.
1 serving of cheese = 2 9-volt batteries
Fiber: One serving of fiber is 8-10 grams.
www.choosemyplate.gov
www.webmd.com {This one has some great visuals}
Standard Serving Sizes pdf
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