Useful portion language
- Use size words: small, medium, large, handful, bowl, plate, slice, scoop, tablespoon.
- Use comparisons: “palm-sized chicken breast,” “fist of rice,” “thumb of peanut butter.”
- Use fractions: “half the burrito,” “one third of the pizza,” “two thirds of the bowl.”
- Use packaging clues: “single-serving bag,” “half tub,” “one scoop from label.”
Do not let uncertainty stop the log
Nutrition tracking becomes more valuable when you log consistently. If you cannot weigh food, estimate honestly and keep going. Over time, repeated entries and weekly averages smooth out many one-meal errors.