The consumption frequency and portion size of discretionary snacks are thought to
contribute to a greater food intake and risk of overweight or obesity in the developed world …

Background Both diet and familial factors have a major role in the development of
cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, it remains unclear whether familial predisposition …

Obesity prevalence has been simultaneously increasing with high consumption of large food
portion sizes (PS). However, there is scarce information on PS of energy-dense (ED) foods …

The purpose of this narrative review is to provide evidence for the impact of food portion
sizes on the development of obesity in children and adolescents. Strategies are needed on …

Portion control tableware has been described as a potentially effective approach for weight
management, however the mechanisms by which these tools work remain unknown. We …

Background: Although an increasing number of studies have reported on nutrition transition
and unhealthy eating habits (UEHs) worldwide, there is a paucity of studies on UEHs in the …

Binge-eating disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder, characterized by rapid,
recurrent overconsumption of highly palatable food in a short time frame. BED shares an …

The WHO encourages countries to conduct national dietary surveys (NDS) to inform
preventative policies targeting malnutrition and noncommunicable diseases. Previous …

An accurate quantification of energy intake is critical; however, under-reporting is frequent.
The aim of this study was to develop an indirect statistical method of the total energy intake …

Large portion sizes and a high eating rate are associated with high energy intake and
obesity. Most individuals maintain their food intake weight (g) and eating rate (g/min) rank in …