how much is to much?

BY: Mike Kroschinski

5th grade health class

HOW MUCH IS TO MUCH?

• 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.

SERVING SIZE

• 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

FRUITS

• 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

VEGETABLES

• 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

GRAINS

• 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

PROTEIN FOODS

• 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

DAIRY

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!

BE HEALTHY• Eat Right

• Portion control

• Variety

• Balance

• Exercise

• At least 60 minutes per day

• Helps control weight and be overall healthy

HELPFUL WEBSITES • Choose My Plate

• Eat Right

• Kids Health Check These Out!

REFERENCES • http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/