The Hidden Truth About Portion Distortion Think about it – when did a muffin become as big as your head? The average bagel 20 ...

You've probably heard that losing weight is 80 percent about what you eat and 20 percent about how much activity you get. It doesn't matter how many calories you burn at the gym if you follow up your ...

We all know that protein is important. To reach your daily recommended intake, you may be trying to eat a serving of protein-rich food at every meal. But the big question is, when it comes to protein, ...

We rarely eat with a measuring cup in hand. Most days, our portions are nudged by rituals so familiar we stop noticing them.

If you've spent your entire life trying and failing to follow the serving size listed on the Nutrition Facts label, we've got some good news for you: serving sizes aren't meant to be a recommendation.

Despite varied approaches to defining portion sizes, a global study reveals that cultural and economic factors shape dietary recommendations more than scientific methods—raising questions about how to ...

Confused about the unsaturated fat content of your food? The serving size? The meaning of "% DV"? Labelman can help. A cartoon creation of the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Food Safety & ...

The Calorie Control Council, a diet food industry association, puts the average as high as 4,500, although I'm guessing that estimate is inflated. To be honest, I have no idea how many calories I ate ...

Credit: Getty Images. Omega-3 fatty acids, including eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosehexaenoic acid (DHA), have been found to be associated with cardiovascular health benefits. The recommended ...