DIET CHAT USA

Food

Serving size

Cooked pasta or oatmeal

=

1/2 cup

Whole-wheat bread

=

1 slice

Whole-wheat crackers

=

6 whole

Food

Serving size

Apple, pear or banana

=

1 small

100 percent fruit juice

=

1/2 cup

Food

Serving size

Raw leafy vegetables

=

2 cups

Raw vegetables, chopped

=

1 cup

Chopped, cooked or canned vegetables

=

1/2 cup

Food

Serving size

Low-fat or fat-free milk or yogurt

=

1 cup

Part-skim mozzarella cheese

=

1 1/2 ounces or about 1/3 cup shredded

Food

Serving size

Cooked skinless poultry or fish

=

3 ounces

Cooked lean meat

=

1 1/2 ounces

Cooked legumes or dried beans

=

1/2 cup or about the size of an ice cream scoop

Egg

=

1 medium