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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 ...

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.

A new review answers what do we really know about manipulating portion sizes and what questions still remain. Professor Benton, at Swansea University, reviewed the scientific evidence available on ...

‘When it comes to healthy eating, how much you eat can be just as important as what you eat,’ registered dietitian and British Dietetic Association spokesperson Linia Patel tells WH. ‘Being aware of ...

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 ...

Obesity has been clocking up headlines recently. From whether it should be classed as a disease, to how to cut our children’s sugar intake, barely a day passes without some reference to tackling 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 ...

Share on Pinterest Knowing the difference between serving size and portion size can help keep you from overeating during the holidays. Getty Images Research shows the average person will gain 0.82 ...