The Truth: Canada’s Food Guide describes the amount and type of food most people need each day. Some people may need more or less. This can vary depending on age, gender, and activity level.
How much you eat is as important as what you eat. A food portion is the amount of food eaten. A serving size is the amount of food recommended by Canada’s Food Guide.
Often our portions are much more than one serving size. For example, 1 large store-bought bagel can be equal to 4 servings of Grain Products. This is over half the number of daily servings for adults. Know the amount and types of food suggested in Canada’s Food Guide that’s right for you.
