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Appendix C

How Much Am I Actually Eating?

For many people, the most difficult part about following a diet is understanding what constitutes a serving size. How many servings of meat are you actually getting in that double cheeseburger? The dietary guidelines are relatively easy to follow once you establish a frame of reference for serving sizes. Do your definitions of serving size differ from those of your friends, the restaurant around the corner, or your dining hall? Do you need to make some adjustments? Learning to do so goes a long way toward helping one live a healthful life.

Go to the following website to examine your knowledge about serving sizes:

Type Make Your Calories Count into the Search bar located on the right hand side of the homepage...