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NEWS ABOUT: portions

portions stories: 3 news summaries

 How Thin People 
 Make Other People Fat 

New study shows we mimic habits of those whose bodies we aspire to

Sep 29, 09 11:55 AM CDT
(Newser) - Existing research suggests those trying to control their food intake should avoid dining with hefty companions with heaping plates. Not quite, says a new study. While the "I'll have what she's having" effect was confirmed in this experiment with college-age women, it was much more pronounced if the person... More »

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obesity • psychology • eating • portions • scientific study • thin • fashion model • aspirational

Americans Have Less in Their Shopping Carts

Downsizing on the rise, whether consumers notice it or not

Jun 30, 08 1:04 PM CDT
(Newser) - Food prices are rising, but thanks to some chicanery on product labels, many Americans may not realize it. Instead of raising prices, manufacturers are slimming cereal boxes, juice cartons, and bars of soap, and they’re doing it very quietly. If asked, they’ll say it offsets rising fuel and... More »

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US economy • label • food prices • portions • grocery stores • weakening economy • economy

Bigger Portions Weigh Down Healthy Choices

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

Sep 16, 07 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 food in 'good food/bad food'... More »

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obesity • nutrition • health • McDonald's • fast food • calories • portions • Subway

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