Diet & Nutrition FAQs Reviewed by Melissa Conrad Stoppler, MD
Take the Diet & Nutrition Quiz First! Before reading this FAQ,
challenge yourself and Test your Knowledge! Q:According to the
USDA, there is no difference between a “portion” and a
“serving.” True or False? A:False. A “portion” is how much food
you choose to eat at one time, whether in a restaurant, from a
package, or in your own kitchen. Versus a portion, a “serving”
size is the amount of food listed on a product's Nutrition
Facts. Sometimes, the portion size and serving size match;
sometimes they do not. Keep in mind that the serving size on the
Nutrition Facts is not a recommended amount of food to eat. It
is a quick way of letting you know the calories and nutrients in
a certain amount of food. Q:A serving of what kind of vegetables
should be about the size of a baseball? A:A Serving of Broccoli.
A serving of broccoli should be about the size of a baseball,
which is equivalent to about one cup. Q:From which foods can we
get carbohydrates? A:Mil