Portion information on food packaging is too “confusing, inconsistent or unrealistic” for people to get a clear understanding of how much sugar, fat and salt they are consuming, according to new ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

How much is too much? During infancy, the human body instinctively knows to stop eating when it is full despite the amount of food offered; however, at as young as two years old, we begin to be ...

Portion size is an important component of dietary advice for weight control, but little is known about what portion sizes people consider ‘normal’. This study determined the effect of body mass index ...

The government should update its advice on food portion sizes urgently, warns a leading charity, after researchers advised smaller food packages could help to cut Britain’s obesity crisis. The current ...

Reducing the size of large food portions, packaging and tableware could help to tackle obesity, argue experts in The BMJ. Reducing the size of large food portions, packaging and tableware could help ...

A registered dietitian explains the difference of portion size vs serving size, why it matters, and how to use the intel to reach your health goals. Two other phrases you’ll often hear in relation to ...

Many people think of a serving as the amount of food dished up on a plate or served at a restaurant. Not so. Look at a potato. It can be smaller than a golf ball or nearly as large as a Nerf football.