Portion, package and plate sizes can all have an effect our weight.
A recent study by a group of researchers in Cambridge (Cochrane Review) looked at the best available evidence to see what effect size of portions, packaging and tableware has on the amount eaten and drunk. They found:
- The bigger the size, the more we eat - people consistently eat or drink more food and non-alcoholic drink when offered larger sized portions, packages or tableware, than when offered smaller-sized versions
- Cut big portions and we cut the calories we eat - by a lot - cutting out larger-sized portions from the diet completely could reduce energy intake by 16% (almost 1/5th) among adults in the United Kingdom.
- We ALL eat more when offered big sizes - bigger portions, packaging and tableware were linked with eating more regardless of the person's gender, body mass index, feelings of hunger and level of self-control in relation to food.
To find out more click on the link below:
- Calorie Counting and Portions (Healthy Weight Grampian)
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