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When it comes to eating healthy, bigger is not always better. Simple things such as saying 'no' to super-sizing, sharing meals, or even ordering a kid's meal can help you and your family to eat healthier portions. Use the resources below to learn more about portion sizes and suggestions for enjoying healthier food portions. All files are in Adobe Acrobat format (pdf).

• Smart-Size Your Portions
  Learn to use your hand as a guide to estimate a smart portion size.
  
• The Secret to Serving Size Is in Your Hand
  Learn how to use your hand to find the right portion size for a lot of foods.
• What's in a Serving Size?
  Everyday examples that can help you picture portion sizes for a variety of foods.
• Portion Distortion
  Compare the size of a portion that you may commonly choose or be served when eating out to the recommended serving size for that food.
• 12 Smart Ways to Right-Size your Portions
  Quick and easy ways to eat less and enjoy more taste and nutrition in every bite.
• Ten Easy Ways to Downsize Serving Sizes
  Simple ways to change how much you eat without giving up your favorite foods
• Just Say NO to Supersize
  Simple tips to keep the extra cents in your wallet and keep the extra pounds off your body.
• The Marketing of Supersize to Kids
  Learn how the food industry and food advertising encourage overeating.
• The Marketing of Supersize
  Why the decision to get lots of extra food for a couple of extra cents may not be worth it.