Portion sizes of many foods have increased over time. However, the size of effect that
reducing food portion sizes has on daily energy intake and body weight is less clear. We …

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 …

Larger portions of food elicit greater intake than smaller portions of food, particularly when
foods are high in energy density (kcal/g; ED). The neural mechanisms underlying this effect …

Excessive body weight and adiposity contribute to many adverse health concerns. The
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recognizes that the condition of excess body …

External influences on eating behaviour, such as portion size, have been reliably shown to
influence food intake in the laboratory. However, little research has examined whether …

Prior studies evaluating a single meal in children characterized an “obesogenic” style of
eating marked by larger bites and faster eating. It is unclear if this style is consistent across …

Background Although dietary guidelines recommend that vegetables and fruits make up half
the diet, it is unclear whether serving vegetables and fruits in larger portions will have …

The neural mechanisms underlying susceptibility to eating more in response to large
portions (ie, the portion size effect) remain unclear. Thus, the present study examined how …

Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is experiencing an increasing prevalence of young children being
overweight and obese. Many feeding and physical activity-related behaviours are …

Grandparents are frequently relied upon to care for their preschool‐aged grandchildren.
These early years are a crucial age in the development of dietary habits and preferences …