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Preferred Term:

portion size

Definition:
The amount of a food served or consumed in one eating occasion. A portion is not a standardized amount, and the amount considered to be a portion is subjective and varies.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
  • meal size
  • portion control
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/40929
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RDF/XMLCreated 2006-01-19, last modified 2018-09-17