Healthy portion sizes are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, "but of course everybody needs different amounts of calories," Burak says. The latest food portion sizes from the USDA come packaged at three ...

Portion information on food packaging is too “confusing, inconsistent or unrealistic” for people to get a clear understanding of how much sugar, fat and salt they are consuming, according to new ...

WASHINGTON — A majority of consumers were confused about portion size and serving size in a survey of 1,000 US adults presented Jan. 26 by the International Food Information Council. Less than half of ...

Many people think of a serving as the amount of food dished up on a plate or served at a restaurant. Not so. Look at a potato. It can be smaller than a golf ball or nearly as large as a Nerf football.

The concept of portion control may seem simple, but there are essential understandings to know to properly manage your food and drink intake. Portion control is about consuming the appropriate amount ...

One serving of blueberries is 1 cup. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends adults eat 2 cups of fruit each day.