Not many people cook or eat meals and snacks served in perfectly measured and weighed portion sizes. Even foods that come in packages mention serving sizes that are difficult to understand. How many ...

Healthy portion sizes are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, "but of course everybody needs different amounts of calories," Burak says. The latest food portion sizes from the USDA come packaged at three ...

A portion control plate is a simple yet powerful tool for managing food portions and achieving balanced nutrition. It helps ...

Think about it – when did a muffin become as big as your head? The average bagel 20 years ago was 3 inches in diameter, while today it's 6 inches in diameter. 5 ounces, while today it's 8 ounces. The ...

Plate and portion size turn out to have a lot to do with how much we eat. We all know that restaurant portion sizes, along with the average adult waist circumference, have gradually increased over the ...

While you may think that what you eat is the key to good health, how much you eat is just as important. As a nutritionist, while I believe that all foods fit, practicing portion control is important ...

Many people assume some personal failing when they find it challenging to stick to a healthy diet. What we often forget, however, is that some of the most easily available, affordable foods are made ...

New research suggests a simple solution may help keep kids’ portion sizes in check: smaller plates. Grown-ups long long been told to downsize dishes to make smaller portions look like more food. But ...

Along with the American waistline, the American plate and portion size have grown too. A study at Rutgers University supports earlier research that people today eat bigger servings than they did 20 ...

CINCINNATI (Liz Bonis) -- A new push Thursday, June 11, to help people eat less and fight fat.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that one in three people were overweight and they ...

It is important not to overeat when you are vacation. Health experts suggest that when dining out, eat the things that fill us up first like fiber and vegetables. You can also cut down on large ...