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    What is the correct portion size of food?
    Claudia Carberry, RD, MS
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    Claudia Carberry is a Registered Dietitian specializing in kidney transplants and counseling patients for weight loss at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She is a member of the Arkansas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Claudia received her MS in Nutrition from the University of Tennessee Knoxville in 2010.
    Claudia Carberry, RD, MS
    Registered Dietitian
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    Half of a cup is a good rule of thumb, especially for starchy foods. Aim to eat more fruits and veggies than protein and starches.
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    How big is 4 oz of fish?
    Claudia Carberry, RD, MS
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    Claudia Carberry is a Registered Dietitian specializing in kidney transplants and counseling patients for weight loss at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She is a member of the Arkansas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Claudia received her MS in Nutrition from the University of Tennessee Knoxville in 2010.
    Claudia Carberry, RD, MS
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    4 oz of fish will be a little bit larger than the palm of your hand. An average palm is about 3 oz.
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    How do they determine serving size?
    Claudia Carberry, RD, MS
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    Claudia Carberry is a Registered Dietitian specializing in kidney transplants and counseling patients for weight loss at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She is a member of the Arkansas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Claudia received her MS in Nutrition from the University of Tennessee Knoxville in 2010.
    Claudia Carberry, RD, MS
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    Serving sizes are based on how many grams of carbohydrates, fat, or protein is in a food.
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    How much is a fist-sized portion?
    Claudia Carberry, RD, MS
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    Claudia Carberry is a Registered Dietitian specializing in kidney transplants and counseling patients for weight loss at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She is a member of the Arkansas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Claudia received her MS in Nutrition from the University of Tennessee Knoxville in 2010.
    Claudia Carberry, RD, MS
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    For most people, a fist is about 1 cup. If you have a large hand, it may be more.
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