Do you know the difference between a serving size and a portion size? The term portion distortion is used to describe the increase in portion size in food and meals, both in restaurants and at home over the past few decades. A typical bagel has doubled in size and more than doubled in calories, while a side of french fries have more than tripled in size and in calories. This growth in portion size has caused a growth in weight and waistlines. It’s difficult to distinguish a proper portion when you are inundated with large and misleading portion sizes. Come learn about proper portions and understanding serving size.

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