The USDA's 'My Plate' template makes it easier than ever to see just how much of each kind of food we should consumer each day. (Photo from FloridaToday.com) Those of us who are interested in portion ...

Healthy portion sizes are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, "but of course everybody needs different amounts of calories," Burak says. The latest food portion sizes from the USDA come packaged at three ...

A portion control plate is a simple yet powerful tool for managing food portions and achieving balanced nutrition. It helps ...

Since the earliest days of colonial America, our government has been involved in guiding consumer food choices. Through graphics, public service announcements, and food labeling, the government has ...

Do you know how much to eat at every meal? According to a study by the National Institutes of Health, most Americans have no clue how much food to consume in a day. It’s safe to say that we know how ...

One of the most difficult parts of eating healthy is portion control. Most of us are used to giving ourselves heaping portions of delicious food without realizing just how much we are eating. Our ...

Harvard researchers believe USDA's plate leaves out vital information. Sept. 15, 2011— -- Although the United States Department of Agriculture unveiled MyPlate, the replacement for the food ...