Healthy portion sizes are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, "but of course everybody needs different amounts of calories," Burak says. The latest food portion sizes from the USDA come packaged at three ...

Walk into a restaurant in different parts of the world, and you'll quickly realize that "normal" portion sizes vary wildly.

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 ...

What is the difference between a serving size and a portion size? Plenty. A serving size is a specific measure of a food. A portion is the amount of that food that happens to be on my plate. Why ...

How to Lose Weight Without Counting Calories This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key Takeaways: You can ...

If you've spent your entire life trying and failing to follow the serving size listed on the Nutrition Facts label, we've got some good news for you: serving sizes aren't meant to be a recommendation.