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Bigger Portions Weigh Down Healthy Choices

That sub may have less fat than a Big Mac—but not with that cookie

By Sam Gale Rosen,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 16, 2007 10:49 AM CDT

(Newser) – Choosing Subway over McDonalds doesn't help if you eat more when you're there. A new study shows that people underestimate calories when eating relatively healthier food, leading them to eat more and get just as fat. "We have to move away from thinking of...   Read full story »

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