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 ...

We rarely eat with a measuring cup in hand. Most days, our portions are nudged by rituals so familiar we stop noticing them. But those small defaults—from plate size to playlist tempo—can quietly ...

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 ...

Foods like pasta, smoothies, and bagels are common foods, but most people are eating large portions, which is why you might be fighting to lose weight. "Portion distortion still exists and it can be ...

The towering burger and ballooning bagel have withstood public health campaigns, but a new movement to shrink servings is finally gaining traction. By Kim Severson Portion sizes in American ...