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Underestimating and Overeating

Underestimating and Overeating

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How basic is your knowledge about serving sizes in each of the five basic food groups? Grains and Starches Have six to 11 servings each day. One serving (80'100 calories) is: ' half a cup of cooked potatoes, rice, cereal, pasta, etc. ' one slice (one ounce) of bread ' half an English muffin or one small bagel ' one small roll ' one small tortilla ' one small pancake ' four to six crackers Fruits and Vegetables Have five-plus servings each day. One serving (25'80 calories) is ' one cup, raw ' half a cup, cooked or canned ' half a cup of juice Dairy Have three servings each day. One serving (80'150 calories) is ' one cup of milk or yogurt ' one ounce of cheese Protein Have two to three servings each day. One serving (200'400 calories) is ' three ounces of meat, chicken, or fish ' two cooked eggs ' half a cup of nuts or tofu ' one cup of cooked beans, peas, or lentils Fats Have fewer than five servings each day. One serving (50'100 calories) is ' one teaspoon of butter, margarine, or oil ' one to two tablespoons of salad dressing

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Ryan is the Digital Director of The Advocate Channel, and a graduate of NYU Tisch's Department of Dramatic Writing. She is also a member of GALECA, the LGBTQ+ society of entertainment critics. While her specialties are television writing and comedy, Ryan is a young member of the LGBTQ+ community passionate about politics and advocating for all.

Ryan is the Digital Director of The Advocate Channel, and a graduate of NYU Tisch's Department of Dramatic Writing. She is also a member of GALECA, the LGBTQ+ society of entertainment critics. While her specialties are television writing and comedy, Ryan is a young member of the LGBTQ+ community passionate about politics and advocating for all.