Get Wise to Portion Size

Serving up a heaping helping of common sense advice about portions, this brief but info-packed primer features two adult hosts who cover topics such as portion distortion (noting how portions have become as much as four times larger now than in the 1950s), how eating at restaurants changes our habits, and the American obsession with doing things big. Along the way, the program offers insights into the ways that size, age, and gender can affect one's dietary needs, and provides several helpful tips to avoid negative effects such as obesity. Viewers are advised to opt for drinking water (even enhanced with fruits or veggies, or green tea) instead of sugary stuff; avoid supersizing while also considering splitting meals when eating out; use MyPlate.gov guidelines and hand/plate size to gauge good portions for eating at home; and adopt other ideas to curb unhealthy eating. Providing solid guidance in a clear and compelling presentation that features zippy music and pertinent visuals, this is highly recommended. Aud: E, I, J, H, P. (J. Williams-Wood)