There are many things to consider when you're on a weight-loss mission. Exercise and eating the right foods are key players, but portion control is equally as important. Portion sizes are helpful for ...

Q I am a fairly new reader of your column and I imagine you have written about easy ways to estimate the portion sizes of your food, but can you give us some tips? — WP, Greenville A Your email made ...

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 ...

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 ...

Have you ever been enjoying a sleeve of Oreos when someone decides to chime in with the fact that, actually, a serving size is only three cookies? We hear about “serving sizes,” “portions” and often ...

Portion sizes of some of your favorite foods have been getting bigger and bigger.Ultraprocessed foods and beverages, including chocolate, french fries, fast-food hamburgers and soda, are being sold in ...

Portions have grown in astounding ways during the past few decades. For instance, a typical bagel in the mid-1980s measured about 3 inches (7.5 cm) in diameter. Today’s standard bagels are twice as ...

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 ...

I hate serving size lies. Food manufacturers may think that their suggestions are sensible. Perhaps they are... for people who nibble, taste or sample. But these guidelines don't make sense for people ...