General Article Portion size: cause and solution to overweight and obesity?

Topic Selected: Obesity Book Volume: 436

Getting portion sizes right is an important part of a healthy and balanced diet. 

By Professor Eric Robinson, University of Liverpool

Getting portion sizes right is an important part of a healthy and balanced diet.

The causes of obesity are complex, but overconsumption of food and sugary drinks is a key direct determinant, driven in part by large portion sizes. Recent research conducted at the University of Liverpool suggests that portion sizes may not only contribute to overweight and obesit...

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