The US government is mulling alterations to the Food Guide Pyramid on the basis that a large number of Americans do not understand it, and are notably not following its recommendations with regard to ...

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 ...

Despite varied approaches to defining portion sizes, a global study reveals that cultural and economic factors shape dietary recommendations more than scientific methods—raising questions about how 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.

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 ...

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 ...

TIME has reached out to both departments about the potential return of the food pyramid. Unnamed sources told Bloomberg that ...

Customers have fillings over Chipotle’s portion sizes. People on TikTok have been criticizing Chipotle for cutting back on food servings — but the company denies any change. Laurie Schalow, chief ...

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 ...

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 ...

Customers have been wondering if Chipotle has been reducing portion sizes, but the fast-casual chain told PEOPLE that they remain the same Getty Chipotle is standing by their portion sizes amid claims ...

Portion sizes have become the center of attention at Chipotle as TikTokers use their smartphone cameras to pressure its employees into giving them larger portions. If the chain provides larger ...