One of the challenges to losing weight is choosing the correct portion size and not overeating. This is true for both packaged products and homemade food. Even if all you eat is high grade foods, you ...

Portion sizes of some of your favorite foods have been getting bigger and bigger.Ultraprocessed foods and beverages, including chocolate, french fries, fast-food hamburgers and soda, are being sold in ...

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 ...

According to NHANES surveys, Americans' average daily calorie intake was about 2,100 calories in the early 1970s but rose to around 2,300 calories by the early 2000s before stabilizing. Think about ...

In a bid to raise awareness around portion sizes and encourage people to eat more balanced diets, the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) today (14 January) launched a portion size guide, Find Your ...

Q: Would you please explain what “grams of protein per pound of body weight” etc. actually LOOKS like on someone’s dinner plate? I think a lot of readers would love to have a visual for how much ...

Q: Is there an easy way to decide how big a portion should be? A: Here are some easy ways to tell the perfect portion size: Baked potatoes: When not covered in cheese and sour cream, potatoes aren't ...

With supersize meals at fast-food and even sit-down restaurants, it can be hard to know exactly what a portion size is really supposed to be. But digging out measuring cups, spoons, and scales is kind ...

Paying attention to your food portions can help reduce overeating. You can also try asking for smaller portions when you eat out, practicing mindful eating, and more to help manage your portions.

Whether you're trying to adopt healthier snacking habits or simply keep yourself from veering into food coma territory after dinner—admit it, we've all been there—it's important to pay close attention ...