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 a depressed mood or boredom. To avoid overeating triggered by emotions, planning meals ahead and using smaller dishes may be helpful.
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- Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think
- Portion control: 7 things you need to know. Calorie Counter. Retrieved on May 30, 2006.
- "Does Package Size Accelerate Consumption Volume?" (2005) Journal of Marketing, Brian Wansink, 60:3 (January), 1-14.
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