Portion sizes - how they have grown

Portion size has really grown over the last several years. 

You may be surprised by this information provided by the CDC.  

Teaching children how to control portions is key to developing healthy eating habits.  Count on the portion sizes on packages or fast food to lead to overeating.  

Teach kids to read the food labels to find servings per package.

Read the calorie information provided by many chain restaurants.

If you are eating out, share a meal or take half of it home.

Finally, avoid jumbo, super, giant when selecting your fast food item.

Estimating the Five Food Groups Servings - Portion Sizes Using Household Items Learning Sheets for Kids

Quick cute colorful visual reference for children that teaches them about estimating portion sizes for each of the five food groups using common household items.

Estimating Grains Servings - Portion Sizes Using Household Items Learning Sheets for Kids

Handy educational sheet that teaches children how to estimate a serving from the grains food group with portions compared to common household items. A great way to teach portion control.

Estimating Milk Servings - Portion Sizes Using Household Items Learning Sheets for Kids

Handy educational sheet that teaches children how to estimate a serving from the milk food group with portions compared to common household items. A great way to teach portion control.

Estimating Protein Servings - Portion Sizes Using Household Items Learning Sheets for Kids

Handy educational sheet that teaches children how to estimate 1 to 3 servings from the protein food group with portions compared to common household items. A great way to teach portion control.

Estimating Vegetable Servings - Portion Sizes Using Household Items Learning Sheets for Kids

Handy educational sheet that teaches children how to estimate a serving from the vegetable food group with portions compared to common household items. A great way to teach portion control.

Estimating Fruit Servings - Portion Sizes Using Household Items Learning Sheets for Kids

Handy educational sheet that teaches children how to estimate a serving from the fruit food group with portions compared to common household items. A great way to teach portion control.

The Food Groups: What makes a Serving?

These handouts provide nutrition and fitness information and tips to promote a healthy family. They are kid-friendly so parents can review them with their children!