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 ...

Think about it – when did a muffin become as big as your head? The average bagel 20 years ago was 3 inches in diameter, while today it's 6 inches in diameter. 5 ounces, while today it's 8 ounces. The ...

Not many people cook or eat meals and snacks served in perfectly measured and weighed portion sizes. Even foods that come in packages mention serving sizes that are difficult to understand. How many ...

An Italian study has recently compared the standard portion sizes for different food categories in European countries. The study identifies a wide variation between countries regarding their ...

Background There are limited data on the amount of discretionary foods that people normally consume and consider as appropriate at one eating occasion. This study aimed to provide an overview of the ...