1/2 vegetable
1/4protein
1/
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Palm of HandAmount ofLean Meat
A FistAmount of Rice,Cooked Pasta,or Cereal
A ThumbAmount ofCheese
Thumb TipAmount ofPeanut Butter
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Plate size for teens and adults
Plate size for children
Note to adults preparing meals for children:Use your child’s hand to measure portion sizes.
6oz.Fat-free or1% milk
7-inch plate (children)
7-inch
plate
Fat-Free Milk
Water
Whole WheatBread
Egg Yams
Carrots
Grilled Beef
Baked Fish
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Apple
Orange
Banana
Low-fatYogurt
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Green Beans
White Rice
White Bread
Fried Fish Sticks
Soda
1/2 vegetable
1/4protein
1/
4starch
Oatmeal
Spinach
Lots of Fat
Low in Fiber
Full of Sugar!
Full ofVitamins
Full of Fiber
HelpsYou Grow
Calcium forYour Bones
Palm of HandAmount ofLean Meat
A FistAmount of Rice, Cooked Pastaor Cereal
A ThumbAmount of Cheese
Thumb TipAmount ofPeanut Butter
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BeansCheese
Sausage Double Cheeseburger
Spare Ribs
Oily!
Note to adults preparing meals for children: Use your child’s hand to measure portion sizes.
Pepperoni PizzaWhole WheatVeggie Pizza
CornLow-fat orNatural
Peanut Butter
Juice
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