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Results 1 - 10 of 28 for Serving size
  1. Food labeling 
    ... directly compare the nutritional content of various foods. SERVING SIZE The serving size on the label is based on an average ... comparing products easier. Keep in mind that the serving size on the label does not always equal a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002459.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. How to read food labels 
    Always check the serving size first. All the information on the label is based on the serving size. Many packages contain more than 1 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000107.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Portion size 
    ... portion sizes for healthy weight loss. A recommended serving size is the amount of each food that you ... you eat more or less than the recommended serving size, you may get either too much or too ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000337.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Snacks for adults 
    ... the Nutrition Facts label , which provides information on serving size, calories, fat, sodium, and added sugars. Pay attention to the serving size suggested on the label. It is easy to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000338.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Counting carbohydrates 
    ... food that contains 15 grams of carbohydrate. The serving size listed on a package is not always the ... counting. The food label will say what 1 serving size is and how many servings are in the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000321.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Sodium content (image) 
    ... total sodium content, be sure to note the serving size and number of servings per container. Canned, packaged, and frozen foods can ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19703.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Weight loss and alcohol 
    ... you up. When choosing what to drink, check serving size and calories. Here is a quick comparison of ... 1 drink may actually have 2 or more servings of alcohol and calories. ... than the standard size, skip a second drink. At home, use a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000889.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Healthy grocery shopping 
    ... Facts labels on food packages. Know what the serving size is and the amount of calories, fat, protein, and carbohydrates per serving. If a bag contains 2 servings and you ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000336.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Lower-calorie choices for alcoholic drinks 
    ... the label and pay attention to: Fluid oz (serving size) Alcohol by Volume (ABV) Calories (if listed) Choose beers that have fewer calories per serving and pay attention to how many servings are ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000732.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Facts about trans fats 
    ... than 5 grams per serving; often a small serving size shows 0 grams of trans fat, but it still might be in there. If there are multiple servings in a package, then the whole package may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000786.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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