Your balanced diet – get portion wise!
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Why think about portion size?
Most of us probably do not think about portion size when we eat – it depends on what we would usually have, how hungry we feel and how much is in a pack or on a plate. But having a healthy, balanced diet is about getting the right types of foods and drinks in the right amounts. These guides aim to help you find the right balance for you – it’s not only about how much you eat, it’s also about eating differently!
The portion sizes given are not government recommendations but suggestions of practical portion sizes for healthy adults for a range of foods and drinks. These can be used to complement the government’s Eatwell Guide, which provides guidance on the proportions of the food groups that make up a healthy, balanced diet.
Getting portion size right for you
We’re all individuals with different needs. For healthy adults the types of different foods and drinks we need are pretty much the same for all of us. But, the amount of food we need varies from pe...
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