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Written By: Editorial Team | Published : July 24, 2014 10:47 AM IST
A new study has revealed that the average adult eats 92 percent of whatever he or she puts on his/her plate. According to the study by Cornell University, if an adult puts something on his/her plate , its going to end up in their stomach. (Read: 10 healthy ways to control your appetite)
The researchers, who analyzed 1179 diners, said that we're a Clean Plate Planet and the part of why people finish most of what they are served is because they are aware enough to know how much they'll want in the first place. However, the study showed that the average child eats only 59% of what he or she serves, which might be because kids are less certain about whether they will like a particular food. (Read: How to eat less)
The researchers added that just knowing that one is likely to consume almost all of what they serve themselves can help them be more mindful of appropriate portion size. The study was published in the International Journal of Obesity. (Read: How much of each nutrient should you consume for a healthy life? (Expert Tips))
What is portion size?
'Portion size is different from serving size. Portion size is the amount of food you actually put on your plate. There can be multiple servings in a meal, for example, if you eat one orange it will be one serving of fresh fruit; if you eat vegetable sandwich (which is made with two slices) then these are two servings of cereals,' explains Divya.
How to control your portion size?
One way to do so is to look at the food pyramid which gives a standard idea about daily requirements of different nutrients. A person can plan his meals and reduce the quantity of portion to meet their calorific requirements. For example, if you have to eat five servings of cereals in a day, distribute them into three-four different meals to control your portion.
As far as possible, eat a balanced meal which is nutritious and healthy and reduce sugar and salt intake. Know how many calories you require based on several factors and keep a track of how many you are consuming to control your portion size.
You don't have to rely on measuring cups to control your portion size, you can get an estimate with the help of your hands and other everyday items. Here's how:
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