Eating healthful portion sizes

In fact, people who eat large portions on their plates unintentionally consume more calories than they need. So it is useful to know what meal sizes are healthful and how to portion out food.

To practice portion control, try the following:

• Use smaller dinnerware
• Use your plate as a portion guide: Vegetables or salad: Half a plate; High-quality protein: Quarter
  of a plate; Complex carbs: Quarter of a plate, such as whole grains and starchy vegetables; High-fat foods: Half a tablespoon (7 grams), including cheese, oils and butter.
• Ask for a half portion when eating out
• Start all meals with a glass of water
• Put small portions of snacks in bowls or other containers, especially when doing other activities while eating.
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