HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -The serving size is not a recommendation of how much to eat or drink. One package of food may contain more than one serving. Some containers may also have a label with two columns-one column listing the amount of calories and nutrients in one serving and the other column listing this information for the entire package.

Detailed explanation-2: -For multi-serve packages, serving sizes are based on the type of food, such as: 1. foods that can be measured 2. foods that come in pieces or are divided 3. amounts of foods that are typically eaten These factors help the food industry make serving sizes more consistent for similar foods.

Detailed explanation-3: -The serving size reflects the amount that people typically eat or drink. It is not a recommendation of how much you should eat or drink. It’s important to realize that all the nutrient amounts shown on the label, including the number of calories, refer to the size of the serving.

Detailed explanation-4: -One cup of raw leafy vegetables or a baked potato should be about the size of a baseball or average-sized fist. Three ounces of cooked lean meat or poultry is about the size of a deck of cards or the palm of your hand. A teaspoon of soft margarine is about the size of a postage stamp. More items •26-Oct-2021