Over the past few decades, portion sizes at restaurants and in packaged foods have ballooned to shocking levels. What used to be a modest meal is now often enough to feed two or even three people.

What is the difference between a serving size and a portion size? Plenty. A serving size is a specific measure of a food. A portion is the amount of that food that happens to be on my plate. Why ...

One of the challenges to losing weight is choosing the correct portion size and not overeating. This is true for both packaged products and homemade food. Even if all you eat is high grade foods, you ...

One of the key strategies for losing weight is learning about serving sizes. Instead of cutting out entire food groups or depriving yourself, eating the correct serving sizes will help you maintain a ...

Share on Pinterest Knowing the difference between serving size and portion size can help keep you from overeating during the holidays. Getty Images Research shows the average person will gain 0.82 ...

A registered dietitian explains the difference of portion size vs serving size, why it matters, and how to use the intel to reach your health goals. Two other phrases you’ll often hear in relation to ...

Many of the food portions we consume are startlingly larger than their recommended serving sizes. In a YouTube video posted by BuzzFeed, the amounts of food that we perceive as normal are shown ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hank Cardello covers issues impacting food companies and consumers. The White House’s MAHA plan targets ultra-processed foods and ...

Many people assume some personal failing when they find it challenging to stick to a healthy diet. What we often forget, however, is that some of the most easily available, affordable foods are made ...