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 ...

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 control can be an effective tool for weight loss. It involves managing the amount of food a person eats during meals. Methods include using portion plates and keeping a food diary. A portion ...

Between 1977 and 1996, portion sizes for key food groups grew markedly in the United States, not only at fast-food restaurants but also in homes and at conventional restaurants, a new study shows.