Portion Control when Shopping:

• Purchase 100% juice in individual containers that keep your portion to eight ounces.
• Select individual portions of light entrees from the frozen food section.
• Buy snack foods that are already divideed into single servings so you are not tempted by the whole bag or box.

Portion Control when Dining at Home:

• Start your meal with a low-calorie soup
• Use smaller plates
• Don’t keep serving bowls of food on the table
• Resist having second helpings
• Remember that “cleaning your plate” is unhealthy if there’s too much food on it

Portion Control when Eating Out:

• Avoid buffets
• Ask for a take-away container when you first place your order, and put some food in the container before you even start to eat
• Share your meal with a companion
• Eat slowly so your body has a chance to tell you when it’s full

Portion Control when Choosing Fast Food:

• If possible, eat an apple before heading out for fast food
• Never super size anything
• Order a kid’s meal. They contain what used to be portions for adults
• If buying a soda, choose a small size instead of large. And don’t refill the cup

Portion Control when Snacking:

• If single-serving containers aren’t available, read the package label to learn what size a serving is, such as a cup or an ounce. Then measure this out, paying attention to what it looks like so you can “eyeball” it from then on
• Don’t eat from the package. Place a serving of the snack in a bowl, or divide the contents of a large package into several smaller containers right from the start
• Choose light ice cream bars instead of ice cream by the gallon
• Store particularly tempting foods out of immediate eyesight, such as at the back of the freezer or on a high shelf