Restaurant Portion Sizes

Portion sizes at popular restaurants are twice the size that they should be.
Avoid excess calories by eating half your entrée.


You don’t have to order a supersize meal to get a supersize portion. According to a study by the Center for Science in the Public Interest, most chain restaurants serve up dishes that are at least double the normal serving size. Because portion sizes are so big — and because most restaurant meals have more calories than they would if prepared at home — eating out once or twice a week can contribute to weight gain.

Split an entrée with your dining partner, or bag the leftovers for lunch the next day.