- A serving of meat, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines, is about 3 ounces, or the size of the palm of your hand, or the size of a deck of cards. One pound of meat makes approximately five USDA servings.
A serving of vegetables, according to USDA guidelines, is about a cup, or the size of your hand. A pound of dense vegetables, such as broccoli or zucchini, will be enough for 2 servings, while a serving of salad greens will be about 2 ounces, with an 8-ounce bag providing 4 servings.
A serving of grain or pasta is about half a cup cooked, or about half the size of a baseball. One pound of uncooked rice makes approximately 4 servings, and 1 pound of uncooked pasta makes 6 to 8 servings.
A serving of cheese is approximately 1.5 ounces, or about the size of 4 stacked dice.
A serving of milk or yogurt is 1 cup, or about the size of a fist. - In a preheated 350 degree F oven, 1 to 2 pounds of chicken will take about 1.5 hours to cook. Use a metal stem thermometer to check the inside temperature, which should be 165 to 170 degrees.
In a preheated 350 degree oven, allow about an hour for each 5 pounds of unstuffed turkey. Use a metal stem thermometer to check the inside temperature, which should be 165 to 170 degrees.
In a preheated oven, allow 20 minutes for each pound of meat in a roast. Use a metal stem thermometer to check the inside temperature, which should be 160 degrees.
Allow 20 minutes for each pound of pork or ham in a 350 degree oven. Use a metal stem thermometer to check the inside temperature, which should be 140 degrees. - Plan on about a pound of food per person per meal, and divide that among the dishes you are serving.
People tend to eat more for dinner than for lunch, and they eat more at a late lunch or dinner than at an earlier meal. In addition, people tend to eat more when they have a wider selection of foods on their plate because we experience "palate fatigue" when we eat too much of the same thing.
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