Science: Foodies More Likely to Eat Less but Better

Science: Foodies More Likely to Eat Less but Better

Marlies Gruber, 11.07.2022

The trend for "super size" portions is no longer confined to the US, but, as our columnist finds, less is more when it comes to satiation and satisfaction.

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Everything has become bigger: Since 1970, larger portion packaging in US supermarkets has increased tenfold; dinner plates have become a third larger since 1960 and portion sizes in recipe books have also increased. Bagels and pizzas have increased diameters, too. Restaurants portions have increased, so have 'all-you-can-eat' and 'super-size' offers.

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