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Penn State Cooperative Extension Presentation

This presentation by Leigh Ann Myers discusses the impact of growing portion sizes in the food industry and its correlation with rising obesity rates. With the food industry spending $30 billion on advertising that promotes larger servings, it is crucial to recognize how portion distortion affects our eating habits. Insights include tips for managing portion sizes when dining out, such as opting for appetizer portions and sharing meals. Additionally, the importance of mindful eating is emphasized to encourage healthier choices and prevent overeating.

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Penn State Cooperative Extension Presentation

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  1. Penn State Cooperative Extension Presentation LeighAnn Myers October 15, 2010

  2. Would you like to upgrade those fries to a large? • YES! • Why not? • It’s usually only a .45 money difference!

  3. Money talks … and eats! • “The food industry spends $30 billion dollars a year on advertising.” • What are we saying? • EAT MORE!

  4. Thank you, fast food! • Mostly inexpensive • Tasty • Readily available • Malls • Highways • Airports • Available at all times – 24 hour drive thru?

  5. What’s the problem? • Extremely high in fat! • Obesity • Where are the fruits, vegetables, grains? • Physical inactivity • Serving sizes!

  6. Portion Sizes? Serving Sizes? • Portion - amount of food that you choose to eat for a meal or snack. Big or small? YOU decide. • Serving - measured amount of food or drink, such as one slice of bread or one cup (eight ounces) of milk. • NOTE: Single portions come with multiple servings.

  7. Portion Sizes • Growing, Growing, Growing! • Americans consider it all “normal” • AKA – portion distortion • Growing portions = increased calories

  8. Portion Distortion • SEE VIDEO • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6QnCdc6LkY

  9. Serving Sizes • We’re buying the “good deal” combos • Eat WAY more than we need • 2 – 8 X larger than standard serving size • The trend continues …

  10. Examples 20 Years Ago Today 320 calories 820 calories Calorie Difference: 500 calories

  11. Examples 20 Years Ago Today 210 Calories 2.4 ounces 610 Calories 6.9 ounces Calorie Difference: 400 Calories

  12. Let’s take a look …

  13. Tips for sticking to portion sizes when eating out .. • Order the appetizer-size portion of your entrée if it's offered. • Share a main dish with a friend! (saves $ too!) • When your food is delivered, set aside or pack half of it to go immediately. • Resign from the “clean your plate club” – when you’ve eaten enough, leave the rest. 

  14. Tip for on the go! • On long commutes or shopping trips, pack some fresh fruit • cut-up vegetables • low-fat string cheese sticks • or a handful of unsalted nuts to help you avoid stopping for sweet or fatty snacks.

  15. WOW!(Did you know) • “Some common food portions can equal the amount that is recommended for the whole day. For example, one bagel may weigh up to 5 ounces, which equals the entire day’s allotment of grains for someone on a 1600 calorie MyPyramid Plan.” • -mypyramid.gov

  16. The Facts • Used to overeating • Eat only until satisfied • With kids – start off with less • Encourage them to ask for more if needed • Learn to portion and continue to portion!

  17. References • http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/portion/ • http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/eat-right/distortion.htm • http://www.mypyramid.gov/HOLIDAY/holiday-portionsizes.html • Whitney, E., Rolfes, S. Understanding Nutrition. 11th ed.

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