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• I am trying to find out where I can buy (preferably online) plastic food models or replicas that dieticians and nutritionists use to show their clients what the proper portion sizes are for various foods from all four food groups. For example, I took a nutrition class where the professor passed around plastic models -- a fake 3 ounce piece of chicken; a fake serving of pasta -- to show the class what a proper serving size is. I want to buy a set of these visual aids. Thanks.

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  Hello Christmas, Thank you for your question. My search returned two excellent resources for places to purchase visual aids of plastic food models or replicas that are used by nutritionists to show portion sizes in all four food groups: **************************** Nasco Nasco offers a wide variety health care & health education materials and food replicas. This Pyramid Resource Kit contains 35 food replicas: Fats, Oils, & Sweets: 1 tbsp. margarine, slice fried bacon, 1 tbsp. French dressing, angel food cake. Milk, Yoghurt, & Cheese: 8oz. skim milk, 2-oz. slice American cheese, 8 oz. yoghurt, 1/4 cup cottage cheese. Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs, & Nuts: 3-oz. chicken breast, hot dog, fried egg, 3-oz. beef patty and 1 tbsp. peanut butter. Fruit: Avocado, orange, strawberries, 1/4 melon, 1/2 cup applesauce and canned pear. Vegetables: 1/2 cup corn, 1/2 cup yam, 1/2 cup peas, 1/2 cup broccoli, 2/3 to 1 cup tossed salad, baked potato, 1/2 cup coleslaw, 1 hot chili pepper. Bread, Cereal, Rice, & Pasta: Bagel, 2 pancakes, 1/3 cup brown rice, 1/2 cup spaghetti (pasta) french bread, hot dog bun, 3 graham crackers, 1/2 cup oatmeal Source: Nasco Website http://www.nascofa.com/prod/ProductDetail?sku=WA15904HR&title=Nutrition+Teaching+Aids There are other different pyramid sets to choose from as well. http://www.nascofa.com/prod/BrowseSummary?is_search_word=no&quickkey=283&major=Sets&minor=Pyramid+Kits&title=Nutrition+Teaching+Aids&seqid=12 There have a large selection of individual foods. http://www.nascofa.com/prod/BrowseMinorIndex?quickkey=283&text=Individual+Foods&title=Nutrition+Teaching+Aids&seqid=22 Nutrition Teaching Aids http://www.nascofa.com/prod/BrowseMinorIndex?quickkey=283&text=Teaching+Aids&title=Nutrition+Teaching+Aids&seqid=5 You may order online, by phone or by mail http://www.nascofa.com/prod/Static?page=howto&seqid=5 Contact information : NASCO • FORT ATKINSON, WISCONSIN 901 Janesville Ave. Fort Atkinson, WI 53538-0901 Phone: 920-563-2446 FAX: 920-563-8296 NASCO • MODESTO, CALIFORNIA 4825 Stoddard Rd. P.O. Box 3837 Modesto, CA 95352-3837 Phone: 209-545-1600 FAX: 209-545-1669 ******************************************* Premier Medical Group Co. Ltd Premier Medical Group offers different kinds of food replica packages which can be ordered online or by phone. Pyramid Packet w/ 3-D Pyramid & Carrying Case - 35 Replicas http://premieremedical.safeshopper.com/185/2785.htm?716 Asian American Food Replica: “This kit reflects healthy eating choices for Asian populations. It contains 21 food replicas depicting a variety of commonly eaten foods listed in the Asian Diet Pyramid. Replicas include white rice, fried rice with peas, spaghetti, slice of whole wheat bread, avocado slice, pear, pineapple slices, peanuts, raw tofu, kidney beans, broccoli, raw carrots, peas, lettuce leaf, turnips, broiled fish, shrimp, fried egg, chicken leg, stir-fried chicken, and red wine.” Mediterranean Food Replica: “The Mediterranean kit contains 20 food replicas of commonly eaten foods listed on the Mediterranean Food Pyramid. (..)Replicas include slice of whole wheat bread, brown rice, spaghetti, baked potato, slice of rye bread, peach, strawberries, avocado slice, red beans, peanuts, tomato slice, lettuce leaf, cheese cubes, yogurt, salmon, broiled fish, chicken leg, fried egg, chocolate ice cream, and red wine.” Latin American Food Replica: “This kit contains 25 replicas of commonly eaten foods listed within the Latin American Diet Pyramid. Replicas include corn tortilla, flour tortilla, corn bread, brown rice, baked potato, white rice, yam, refried beans, red beans, peanuts, avocado slice, kiwi, orange, broccoli, spinach, tomato, salmon, perch, chicken leg, chicken breast, skim milk, cheese cubes, fried egg, beef roast, and vanilla ice cream.” Source: Premiere Medical Website http://premieremedical.safeshopper.com/185/5642.htm?656 Contact Information: Email: [email protected] ORDER LINE: 800-955-2774 Phone: (253) 852-5552 FAX: (253) 852-5580 Ordering Information http://premieremedical.safeshopper.com/about.htm?656 Search Criteria: food replicas nutrition nutrition teaching aids food replicas I hope you find this helpful and if there is anything that I've written that needs clarification, please ask before you rate this answer. Best Regards, Bobbie7-ga