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A quarter cup of nuts is about the size of what everyday object?

A golf ball, or a small handful.

  1. A baseball
  2. A deck of cards
  3. A golf ball ✔

Why: MedlinePlus says 1/4 cup of nuts or dried fruit is about a golf ball or small handful. Nuts bring healthy fats and fiber, but lots of calories in a small amount.

Huh, didn't know that: ADA says walnuts and flax seeds are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids.

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Sources

  1. Portion size (MedlinePlus) https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000337.htm
  2. What superstar foods are good for diabetes? (ADA) https://diabetes.org/food-nutrition/food-and-blood-sugar/diabetes-superstar-foods

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