What's a healthy serving of nuts?

Nuts contain fat. Even though most of it is healthy fat, the calories can still add up. That's why you should eat nuts in moderation.

Adults should aim to eat about 4 to 6 servings of unsalted nuts a week as part of a healthy diet. Serving recommendations for kids vary, depending on age. Ask your pediatrician how many servings of nuts are OK for your child.

Choose raw or dry-roasted nuts rather than nuts cooked in oil. One serving is a small handful (1.5 ounces) of whole nuts or 2 tablespoons of nut butter.