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Adults Eat 92% of What They Serve: Proven Strategies for Mindful Portion Control

Research shows adults consume 92% of the food they serve themselves. Use this insight to eat smarter and maintain healthier habits.

Distractions lead to overeating
When study participants ate without distractions, they finished 97% of their plates. Not surprisingly, children eat less, clearing only 59% of theirs.

A smart strategy
Portion size is decided at serving time, so weigh ingredients carefully before plating. Serving too much often means eating too much.

Do you weigh your portions?