Size Does Matter
An optimist will tell you the glass is half-full; the pessimist, half-empty; and the engineer will tell you the glass is twice the size it needs to be – Anonymous
It might be helpful if we were all engineers when it came to our food. We are exposed to supersized and packaged foods that are often double, triple or even quadruple the size we should be eating! It is no wonder that according to the CDC, over one-third of the adult U.S. population is obese and the obesity rate in children has tripled since 1980!
When it comes to food, we need to remember we are fueling our bodies, not just feeding them. Most cravings are learned, meaning you aren’t born to crave sugar or fast food. When you cut down on these items, the cravings for them will lessen.
Let’s take a closer look on serving sizes and how to make it easier to determine how much to eat!
| Food Item | Comparable Item |
| Meat – 3 oz | Deck of Cards |
| Cheese – 1... |
