When it comes to portion sizes, igger is not always better! Because we live in a culture that romotes getting the most for your money, our idea of a correct portion size might not always be accurate. One way to make it easier to right size your portions is to prepare more meals at home.

The following resources offer advice on portion sizes:

Helping Kids Avoid Portion Distortion
http://www.scdhec.gov/administration/library/ML-025079.pdf
Information on portion sizes, dining out tips, and lessons to learn for
parents.

Quick Check for a Healthy Meal (English and Spanish)
http://www.scdhec.gov/administration/library/ML-009119.pdf
Quick and easy illustration offering best advice on portion sizes at
meal time.