Blog Entry #7 Portion control

 What are your thoughts on portion control? Portion control is the correct serving size for different foods and beverages. Portions have gradually grown larger and larger over the years. Most people don’t know how to properly portion there food, which is why obesity is the leading health problem in pediatrics. The reason why people don’t know how to properly portion there food, is because they were never taught.  Here consumers can find a couple strategies that can be used to help cut back on those calories.
 First start by drinking a glass of water when your hungry. Hunger and thirst often get confused as the same feeling. While you may feel hungry, you might just be thirsty.  Second, try filling up your plate with less food, you can always go back for seconds if your still hungry. Lastly, when your eating, just eat! Most people get in the habit of watching tv, playing on there phone, or doing homework while eating. Sit and enjoy one meal with your family!

The above image is a perfect example of portion control. The package on the left has 4 servings, this means only one donut should be eaten at a time. The package on the right is what some society thinks is one serving. Eating all four donuts is very unhealthy for consumers. When eating always keep in mind the calorie intake. Most adults should base there eating off of a 2,000 calorie diet.