1. Prevent Portion Distortion

2. How food portion sizes have changed in 20 years
Avoid Portion Distortion
How food portion sizes have changed in 20 years
STANDARD SERVING SIZES OF MEALS AND BEVERAGES TODAY RANGE FROM A THIRD LARGER TO TWICE AS LARGE AS THEY WERE 20 YEARS AGO.
A "serving" is the amount of food recommended in consumer education materials such as Choosemyplate.
A "portion" is the amount of a food you choose to eat at any one time — which may be more or less than a serving.

3. Calorie Difference: 210 calories
BAGEL
20 Years Ago
Today
140 calories
3-inch diameter
350 calories
6-inch diameter
Calorie Difference: 210 calories
Raking leaves for 50 minutes burns approximately 210 calories*

4. Calorie difference: 257 calories
CHEESEBURGER
20 Years Ago
Today
333 calories
590 calories
Calorie difference: 257 calories
Lifting weights for 1 hour and 30 minutes burns approximately 257 calories*

5. Calorie difference: 350 calories
PEPPERONI PIZZA
20 Years Ago
Today
500 calories
850 calories
Calorie difference: 350 calories
Playing golf (while walking and carrying your clubs) for 1 hour burns approximately 350 calories*

6. Survival Tips for Eating Out
Ask for half portions
share an entrée with a friend
take half of your dish home.
sauces and salad dressings on the side and use them sparingly.
Use salsa and mustard instead of mayonnaise or oil.
olive or canola oil instead of butter, margarine, or shortening.
Use nonfat or lowfat milk instead of whole milk or cream.
Order baked, broiled, or grilled (not fried) lean meats including turkey, chicken, seafood, or sirloin steak.
Salads and vegetables make healthier side dishes than french fries.
Use a small amount of sour cream instead of butter if you order a baked potato.
Choose fresh fruit instead of sugary, high-fat desserts.