1. BY: Mike Kroschinski 5th grade health class
How Much is to Much?
BY: Mike Kroschinski
5th grade health class

2. serving size 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.

3. Fruits 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

4. Vegetables 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

5. Grains
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

6. Protein Foods 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

7. Dairy 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

8. 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!

9. Be healthy Eat Right Portion control Variety Balance Exercise
At least 60 minutes per day
Helps control weight and be overall healthy

10. Helpful websites Check These Out! Choose My Plate Eat Right
Kids Health
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11. References