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 ...

Walk into a restaurant in different parts of the world, and you'll quickly realize that "normal" portion sizes vary wildly. What seems like a feast in Tokyo might look like an appetizer in Texas.

WASHINGTON — A majority of consumers were confused about portion size and serving size in a survey of 1,000 US adults presented Jan. 26 by the International Food Information Council. Less than half of ...

One of the key strategies for losing weight is learning about serving sizes. Instead of cutting out entire food groups or depriving yourself, eating the correct serving sizes will help you maintain a ...

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 ...

An Italian study has recently compared the standard portion sizes for different food categories in European countries. The study identifies a wide variation between countries regarding their ...

Portions have grown in astounding ways during the past few decades. For instance, a typical bagel in the mid-1980s measured about 3 inches (7.5 cm) in diameter. Today’s standard bagels are twice as ...

(Embargoed) CHAPEL HILL -- 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 ...

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 ...