In combination, the illusions make food look bigger and might help people lose weight over time, the researchers surmised. Click here to watch a video explaining the concept in greater detail. Prior ...

Plate-mapping is an easy way to visualize balanced nutrition. Also called the Plate Method, this approach works by providing ...

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 ...

You follow the rules: you eat your greens, you skip the junk. So why is that waistband a little snugger than you'd like? It may not be what's on your plate, but how much. For when it comes to portion ...

Do you know how much to eat at every meal? According to a study by the National Institutes of Health, most Americans have no clue how much food to consume in a day. It’s safe to say that we know how ...

New research* from WRAP shows that almost half (48%) of people say portion size is the main reason they leave food when eating out – with on average almost 15% of main courses left uneaten. Despite ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Researchers from the Center for Obesity Research and Education in Philadelphia studied a group of young children and watched the way they ate. The children were allowed to serve ...

WASHINGTON — Call it the alter-ego of super-sizing. Researchers infiltrated a fast-food Chinese restaurant and found up to a third of diners jumped at the offer of a half-size of the usual heaping ...

Charlie McConalogue, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, has been on a crusade to tackle Ireland’s food waste problem, urging restaurants to serve smaller portions and decrying the use of ...

Weight loss: Eating healthy can be tricky at times. When you are eating filling and nourishing foods, but still struggling to lose weight, there may be a need to check the pattern in which you are ...

A leading personal trainer has revealed why portion control is the secret to getting your best body yet - and her top tips to make sure you never overeat. Rachael Attard, from Sydney, said while ...

It’s impossible to live your healthiest life without keeping your portion sizes in check. It just comes with the territory, like putting effort into your sweat sessions and making smart choices when ...