Understanding serving sizes can be challenging, especially when
you try to determine the right portions for kids. The suggested
servings you find displayed on the Nutrition Facts labels of
food containers are measured for adults only. Appropriate
portion sizes for children also vary between different age
groups. Serving Sizes Can Easily Be Measured By Using Everyday
Items Here are some handy guidelines that are easy to remember.
The following measurements are right for children 6 years and
older. Offer smaller servings to preschoolers (2-5 year old).
(1) One cup of cooked pasta or rice equals roughly the size of a
tennis ball. (2) A cup of fruit is about as big as a baseball.
(3) 1.5 ounces of hard cheese are as large as three dominos. (4)
One pancake, waffle or tortilla should be no bigger than a
compact disc. (5) Two tablespoons of salad dressing fill a ping
pong ball. (6) Three ounces of meat, poultry or fish are about
the size of a deck of cards. (7) A medium-sized potato is as big
(or small) as a compute