Portion size is important, but so is eating a healthy varied diet. We ask the experts how much food we should be putting on our plates, and how to get the balance right… Please note: The ...

By Dr. Chinta Sidharthan Despite varied approaches to defining portion sizes, a global study reveals that cultural and economic factors shape dietary recommendations more than scientific ...

Today, knowing appropriate portion sizes is becoming more difficult as commercial food industries and restaurants offer inaccurate views of recommended food helpings. This distorted outlook on food po ...

As we age certain factors can affect our nutrient needs. Choosing a variety of foods from all the food groups will help build ...

Despite varied approaches to defining portion sizes, a global study reveals that ... influence the suggested amounts for various food groups. Only a small fraction of countries use national ...