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 ...

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 ...

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I have a question concerning recommended servings of foods, how they have been determined over the years and the confusion with food labels. It can be unclear when checking serving ...

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 ...

Walking into a diner in the United States can feel like stepping into a world where the plates are the size of hubcaps and ...

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 ...

Whether you're trying to lose weight or simply want to maintain a healthier lifestyle, you probably already know it's important to keep portion control in mind. Sure, eating a plate of vegetables is ...

Most restaurants pack their plates with portions that are often two or three times the recommended serving size. And because people don’t always know how many calories they’re consuming when they dine ...