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Portion Size Examples

The correct answer is D) A 3 oz. portion of meat is approximately the size of a deck of cards.

Here are some other examples to help you understand how big portions should be for other foods:

• One ounce of cheese is the size of four stacked dice.
• A half-cup of ice-cream is the size of a tennis ball.
• A cup of mashed potatoes is the size of your fist.