How Our Portions Have Changed Over Time in the United States
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According to a 2003 study analyzing national survey data, researchers found that between 1977 and 1996, American food portion sizes increased both inside and outside the home for most food categories. This trend, where what is considered a 'normal' portion size expands, has profoundly altered our eating habits and dietary landscape over the decades, with significant consequences for public health.
