Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Getty Images/iStockphoto) Portion information on food packaging is too “confusing, inconsistent or unrealistic” for people to get ...

Many people think of a serving as the amount of food dished up on a plate or served at a restaurant. Not so. Look at a potato. It can be smaller than a golf ball or nearly as large as a Nerf football.

Think about it – when did a muffin become as big as your head? The average bagel 20 years ago was 3 inches in diameter, while today it's 6 inches in diameter. 5 ounces, while today it's 8 ounces. The ...

Throughout my life, I've never put too much thought into portion sizes. Generally, I just eat when I'm hungry and until I feel full. Out of curiosity, I decided to try spending one week following the ...

Labels on some foods understate the amount of fat, calories and sodium in those products by claiming smaller serving sizes than consumers will actually eat, the Center for Science in the Public ...