No more Portion Distortion

Knowing portion sizes is just as important as knowing how many portions to eat. The list below includes the number of portions that are recommended daily for most adults and children, and matches standard SINGLE portion sizes with an easy way to visualize its real size.

Fruits & Vegetables

A Single Serving	Is About the Size of...
1 medium orange or apple	Tennis ball
1/2 grapefruit	Car headlight
1/4 cup dried fruit	Large egg
1 cup green salad	Adult fist
1/2 cup fruit or cooked vegetables	Billiard ball
6 oz. of 100% vegetable or fruit juice	Hockey puck
1 small potato	Computer mouse
1 broccoli spear	2 small beanbags

Recommended Daily Servings of Vegetables:
Kids ages 6-12: 3-4 servings
Teen girls: 3-4 servings
Teen boys: 4-5 servings
Adults: 2-5 servings

Recommended Daily Servings of Fruits:
Kids ages 6-12: 2-3 servings
Teen girls: 2-3 servings
Teen boys: 3-4 servings
Adults: 2-5 servings