Portion Control

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1 Medium Fruit = Tennis Ball

1 Medium Potato = Computer Mouse

1 Cup Dried Cereal = 1 Large Handful

1 Cup of Vegetables = Fist

1 Cup of Fruit = Baseball

3 Ounces Meat = Cassete Tape or Bar of Soap

3 Ounces Grilled Fish = Checkbook

1 Ounce Natural Cheese = 9 Volt Battery

1 Teaspoon Butter or Margarine = Tip of Thumb to First Joint

* Information on this webpage adapted from 1998 University of South California School of Medicine.

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