Studies suggest that increased portion size and decreased physical activity leads to a greater chance of obesity — a leading cause of many lifestyle diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension. Do you know that you can better manage your weight without starving yourself? All it takes is just a balanced diet with the right portion.
Why portion control?
What’s a portion?
1 cupped hand = 1/2 bowl
of carbohydrates like rice, noodles, beehoon, pasta
1 palm = 90g
of protein like fish or lean meat
1 fist = 3⁄4 mug (100g)
of cooked vegetables