Meal Planning Tools

Estimating Portion Sizes

What is your portion size? With this handy guide you can determine your portion sizes using your hand or everyday objects.

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Measurement Chart

This chart gives you measurements for  common abbreviations, fluid measure, weight measures, and cooking measures. 

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Menu Planning Sheet

Use this form to help you plan your meals and snacks for the week and to make your grocery shopping list.

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Weekly Goals

It is a good idea to set yourself goals for the week to help you manage your eating and physical activity. You can use this list for ideas, or you may have goals already set for yourself. Plan to set a goal from each of these areas: food, behavior, and physical activity. You do not have to set new goals each week. You can continue to work on the same goal for as long as it takes to make it a habit or until you feel you have mastered the goal.

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Keeping a Meal Diary

Keeping a meal diary is one of the best ways to keep yourself on track or to get back on track. An accurate meal diary allows you to look at the types and amounts of food and beverages you are consuming. It’s easy to eat or drink something and forget it passed your lips! Here are tips for using our meal diary...