Portion Sizes vs. Calories = Woah!

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melzteach
melzteach Posts: 550 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I was doing a little research and found this from teh National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. I did pretty well. See how well you know your portion sizes.

http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/portion/

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  • NanBar
    NanBar Posts: 283 Member
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    ...this, and the addition to HFCS to "EVERYTHING"- and convenience foods- explain the obesity in this country.
  • PediNurse67
    PediNurse67 Posts: 66 Member
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    Wow, that's amazingly disgusting. I can't believe how much bigger portions are! Well I can believe it. People would complain if they paid for something & got such a small portion. It really is ashamed. I mean we all enjoy good foods & treats but I can't get over how people eat just to "eat". Food is fuel.
  • MzBug
    MzBug Posts: 2,173 Member
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    Read your labels and nutritional value websites.....often what you consider a portion is NOT! Many restraunts will make their nutritional information look good calorie wise, then you look closer and they are giving the serving size as 1/3-1/2 (or less) than what is served on the plate.
  • misty1208
    misty1208 Posts: 90
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    That was fun and a real eye opener! haha thanks for posting!
  • Lacole216
    Lacole216 Posts: 97
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    Thanks for sharing. This is a great website....loaded with info :smile:

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