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What Happened to Food Portions in the Last 20 Years?

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Over the past 20 years, many fast-food entrees have increased in size by nearly half an ounce per decade, contributing to a phenomenon known as 'portion distortion'. This trend has reshaped consumer perceptions of a normal meal, fundamentally changing eating habits both inside and outside the home.

Do people eat more when given large portions?

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A 2014 meta-analysis revealed doubling a portion can lead to an average 35% increase in consumption. This is known as the portion-size effect. It explains why people eat more when given large portions, even when not hungry.