Food Servings

DEPEND ON AGE AND LIFESTYLE, MOST PEOPLE NEED 
BETWEEN 1,600 AND 2,800 CALORIES A DAY

You're not only what you eat, but how much you eat. 
Look at our guide for sizing up your servings.
 
Food
Serving Equals
1 cup (250 mL) cereal Large handful
3 ounces meat or fish Size of deck of cards
1 cup (250 mL) of vegetables Size of your fist
1 teaspoon margarine Tip of your thumb
1/2 ounce (43 g) cheese Pair of dominoes
1/2 cup (125 mL) cooked pasta Ice cream scoop
Medium apple Size of a baseball
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