Weight management can be difficult during the holiday season, especially when given the opportunity to load up a dinner plate with all of the traditional fixings! This handout is intended to be a visual portion control guide for adults who struggle with weight management during the holiday season. This themed adult education material includes a familiar reference object visual, the standard portion size measurement, common holiday season foods, and a tip for how to incorporate each food group is described for each of the following food groups:

  • Fruits & Veggies
  • Grains & Starches
  • Proteins
  • Gravies & Nuts
  • Oils & Fats
  • Dairy

The included tips give readers ideas for the following:

  • How to incorporate fruits and vegetables into holiday meals
  • Healthful alternatives for pie crust ingredients
  • Choosing low fat dairy for casseroles & desserts
  • The nutrients contained in common holiday season nuts
  • Trying whole grains in place of refined grains 
  • Choosing a portion of protein as the center of your dish

Size: 8.3 x 20.8 inches

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