1. PORTION DISTORTION
Natalie Ebrom RD, LD

2. Portion Sizes- Then and Now
Compared to the past, Americans now:
Consume more calories
Consume more refined and simple carbohydrates
Eat out more often
People underestimate portion sizes

3. How many calories are in a cheeseburger today?
20 Years Ago
Today
257 calories ?
How many calories are in a cheeseburger today?

4. CHEESEBURGER 20 Years Ago Today 257 calories 590 calories
Difference= 333 calories

5. SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS
20 Years Ago
Today
500 calories ?
How many calories are in spaghetti today?

6. SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS
20 Years Ago
Today
500 calories
1,025 calories
Difference= 525 calories

7. How many calories are in a salad today?
CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD
20 Years Ago
Today
390 calories ?
How many calories are in a salad today?

8. CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD 20 Years Ago Today 390 calories 790 calories
Difference= 400 calories

9. COMBATING LARGE PORTIONS

10. Which plate contains the most food?
THE PLATE TRICK
Which plate contains the most food?

11. Key Messages
Portions are larger now than 20 years ago
Restaurant portions are TOO BIG!
Use tricks to combat large portions
Limit your plate size

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