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Portion Size and Role that it plays in Weight Loss

Writer's picture: Fatima IqbalFatima Iqbal

I often had patients in primary care who would come to me and say, " Well Doc, I don't eat much so how come I am gaining weight or can't loose any weight." They have a very valid question.

Often as Internists, we are not trained to delve into research of what portion is appropriate for my patient, or how much to tell my patient to eat or what variety is needed. How much portion size is needed. What type of foods are best for weight loss?


This article is a scientific breakdown of points that may help narrow some of those questions:


  1. Studies have shown that adults and children when offered or presented with bigger portions end up consuming more.

  2. Food that is considered more liked such as fast food or junk items which are generally more palatable are a major cause of food intake and choice.

  3. When larger food quantities are presented, people tend to eat more and even when satiety hormones are signaling satisfaction, overconsumption is common.



Portion size in weight loss

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