Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. New guidance advising on portion size has been launched by the British Nutrition Foundation [Photo: Getty] Obesity has been ...

Share on Pinterest Knowing the difference between serving size and portion size can help keep you from overeating during the holidays. Getty Images Research shows the average person will gain 0.82 ...

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Many people assume some personal failing when they find it challenging to stick to a healthy diet. What we often forget, however, is that some of the most easily available, affordable foods are made ...

In a bid to raise awareness around portion sizes and encourage people to eat more balanced diets, the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) today (14 January) launched a portion size guide, Find Your ...

Have you ever been enjoying a sleeve of Oreos when someone decides to chime in with the fact that, actually, a serving size is only three cookies? We hear about “serving sizes,” “portions” and often ...

Think about it – when did a muffin become as big as your head? The average bagel 20 years ago was 3 inches in diameter, while today it's 6 inches in diameter. 5 ounces, while today it's 8 ounces. The ...

Food research and training charity IGD is urging food and drink businesses in the UK to consider portion reduction as part of their strategy to meet national public health targets and reduce calorie ...

Obesity has been clocking up headlines recently. From whether it should be classed as a disease, to how to cut our children’s sugar intake, barely a day passes without some reference to tackling the ...