Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Encouraging NSV: What's a "normal" portion size?



Recommended Posts

I don't care for really any of the thanksgiving food except the pie so I might have a few bites of that and call it a day too.

Lol that damn pie! But this is a life style change and while I will be as strict as I need to, I won't lie and say I won't have a bite or two of my favorites. Moderation and staying on track.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I think it just proves how excessive the American diet has become. I was talking to my Nut and she and I were talking about portion sizes. The average meal is something like 40% larger than it was 40 years ago. 40 bleeping %!!!

Check out this website called "portion distortion" from the Natnl. Institutes of Health:

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/portion/portion.cgi?action=question&number=1

It's a rather shocking comparison so you can see just how much larger different foods are than they used to be.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Check out this website called "portion distortion" from the Natnl. Institutes of Health:

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/portion/portion.cgi?action=question&number=1

It's a rather shocking comparison so you can see just how much larger different foods are than they used to be.

Wow that was a great quiz! Thanks so much for sharing that one.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Wow that was a great quiz! Thanks so much for sharing that one.

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/portion/portion2.cgi?action=question&number=1

For people interested, here's a second one with more "20 years ago vs. today."

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Alisa_S

      Gearing up for my consult 01/14! Starting to get a little nervous.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Goyafigs

      I had VSG 11.20.24 with Miguel Burch, MD Cedars-Sinai and I am 1 month post-op. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • DaisyChainOz

      🥳 Jan 1 2025 - Day 1 of Pre Op, surgery on the 16th! 😬😅
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Alisa_S

      Just been waiting until time for my consult with my bariatric surgeon. It's scheduled for Jan 9th. Turns out I won't actually be seeing him. Apparently it'll be with his P.A.             Not sure what to expect. I thought this is where the surgeon would discuss the best surgery option for me. For years I had my heart set on the sleeve, but I've read so many people have issues with reflux - even if they've never had it before - that they've had to be revised to the bypass. I already deal with GERD & take 40 mg of Omeprazole daily, so I started studying about bypass and honestly, it seems like it might be the better choice for me. How can we discuss surgery options if the surgeon is not there?
      What happened at your first consult? Trying to get an idea of what to expect, or maybe I should say, what NOT to expect.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • rinabobina

      I would like to know what questions you wish you had asked prior to your duodenal switch surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×