You may think we're talking about things people play with, but actually we're referring to portion sizes for food. Since most people can't discern three ounces at a glance, nutritionists have taken to comparing healthy portion sizes with common objects.
Servings are out of whack because restaurant portions are huge.
People tend to think that what's put in front of them, even if it's a big bowl of pasta that could serve six people, is one serving. It's a real eye-opener to see what's considered to be a normal serving. Whether you're eating at a restaurant or entertaining guests at home, you'll never have to wonder whether you've eaten, or served, too much food. Here's a list of portions that count as one serving according to the Food Guide Pyramid from the United States Department of Agriculture. All rights reserved.