Question

question 6 which of the following food items is matched to the appropriate portion size estimation? a portion of rice the size of a pair of dice peanut butter the size of a baseball a pancake the size of a compact disc a portion of ice cream the size of a softball

Explanation:

• For rice, a portion size similar to a pair of dice is too small (typical rice portion for a meal is larger, like a cupped hand or a half - cup, which is bigger than a pair of dice).
• Peanut butter the size of a baseball is too large (a typical serving of peanut butter is about a tablespoon, much smaller than a baseball).
• A pancake the size of a compact disc (around 4 - 5 inches in diameter) is a reasonable portion size for a pancake.
• A portion of ice cream the size of a softball is too large (a typical ice cream serving is about 1/2 cup, smaller than a softball).

Answer:

C. A pancake the size of a compact disc