required portion
[/rɪˈkwaɪərd ˈpɔːrʃən/]
nounpl: required portions
porção obrigatória
1. A mandatory or compulsory amount, share, or serving that must be provided, consumed, or allocated
The required portion of vegetables in a balanced meal is essential for nutrition.
A porção obrigatória de vegetais em uma refeição balanceada é essencial para a nutrição.
2. In legal or regulatory contexts, a minimum amount that must be included or complied with
The contractor must complete the required portion of the project before requesting payment.
O contratante deve completar a porção obrigatória do projeto antes de solicitar pagamento.
3. In food service, a standardized amount that must be served to meet nutritional or contractual standards
School cafeterias must serve the required portion of fruit with each lunch.
As cantinas escolares devem servir a porção obrigatória de fruta com cada almoço.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian food service industries, school nutrition programs, and regulatory compliance contexts. In the US, it's frequently associated with USDA nutritional guidelines and food labeling requirements. The concept is particularly important in Brazilian culture where family meals and portion control are significant aspects of dining customs.
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