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How to eat healthfully: Double your portion size - Medical News Today
According to a recent study, larger portions of food might not be so bad for us after all. The findings add to our understanding of the psychology of healthful eating.
If somebody gives us a huge bowl of candy, we are likely to eat more of it than if someone gives us a smaller bowl of candy.
Scientists have studied the so-called portion size effect in some depth.
One review of the research found that when a portion size is doubled, people consume an average of 35 percent more.
Food outlets often advertise larger portion sizes to attract customers, and many health professionals believe that this tactic might play a role in the rise of obesity in the United States.
According to a recent study, larger portions of food might not be so bad for us after all. The findings add to our understanding of the psychology of healthful eating.
If somebody gives us a huge bowl of candy, we are likely to eat more of it than if someone gives us a smaller bowl of candy.
Scientists have studied the so-called portion size effect in some depth.
One review of the research found that when a portion size is doubled, people consume an average of 35 percent more.
Food outlets often advertise larger portion sizes to attract customers, and many health professionals believe that this tactic might play a role in the rise of obesity in the United States.