Portion control (dieting)

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Portion control is understanding how much a serving size is and how many calories a serving contains. Portion control is important for weight management as the weight is defined by the total calorie intake.

Food guide pyramids are used as a visual aid to help people eat a varied diet and control portions.

The failure to control portions is often caused by emotional factors such as, for example, boredom. To avoid overeating triggered by emotions, planning meals ahead and using smaller dishes may be helpful.

[edit] See also

• Serving size
• Nutritional facts

[edit] References

• Portion control: 7 things you need to know. Calorie Counter. Retrieved on 2006-05-30.

[edit] External links

• Do You Know How Food Portions Have Changed in 20 Years?
• Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid