Understanding Portion Distortion and Its Impact

Lack of sleep

Lack of exercise

Portion distortion

Genetic factors

The amount of food recommended by the FDA

The amount of food you choose to eat at one time

The amount of food listed on a restaurant menu

The amount of food that fits on a plate

The amount of food recommended by doctors

The amount of food that fits in a cup

The amount of food people should eat

The amount of food people actually consume

The lighting and visual cues

The time of day

The color of the plate

The type of food

Eating oversized portions perceived as normal

Eating only healthy foods

Eating at irregular times

Eating too little food

500 calories today, 850 calories 20 years ago

700 calories today, 600 calories 20 years ago

850 calories today, 500 calories 20 years ago

600 calories today, 700 calories 20 years ago

Skipping breakfast

Drinking larger sodas

Adding sugar to coffee

Drinking more water

Eating more snacks

Pre-meal planning

Skipping meals

Eating only fast food

They have no impact

They can lead to significant weight gain or loss

They only affect energy levels

They only affect muscle mass

To find the cheapest product

To compare calorie content and make healthier choices

To see which product is most popular

To find out where the product was made