A portion control plate aids in losing weight by guiding you to eat balanced meals with the right portion sizes. It prevents ...

Restaurant portions and food packaging have grown significantly in recent years, distorting our judgment of appropriate serving sizes.

Restaurant serving sizes are partly to blame for our love affair with gargantuan portion sizes, says Ruth Frechman, a registered dietitian in Burbank and spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Assn.

New research suggests plate size, plus plate and tablecloth color, affect how much people serve themselves.

Increased portion sizes are thought to contribute to overeating and unwanted weight gain. Here are 9 tips to measure and control portion sizes — both at home and on the go.

The results were dramatic: children consumed more food, including fruit, when the plate was larger. It adds to the theory that larger portion sizes can be controlled by using smaller plates and bowls.

This phenomenon, known as portion distortion, has become a big problem in the U.S. Over the years, restaurant portions, grocery store packaging, and even plate sizes at home have grown dramatically.

A serving size refers to the standardised measurements used on the back of food packets to help compare ingredients and nutrients and are not a recommended guide of how much you should be eating.

For example, fill a measuring cup with the proper-sized portion of vegetables, rice, etc. and then empty it onto a plate. That will help you learn what these serving sizes look like.

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.

Why should we care about the size of our portions? Research suggests that people with more food in front of them tend to eat more, whether it's served to them on plates or they serve themselves ...

Your plate size could be to blame Plate sizes and food portions have gradually increased over the years, and with it our appetites Enjoy your favourite meals, but reduce your portion sizes.