Eating Larger Portions

Of course, eating larger portion sizes at one eating occasion will not cause weight gain unless it contributes to a total eating pattern in which a person consumes more calories than he or she expends. Although the research has not yet shown that this happens, the literature does show that people are offered many opportunities to be exposed to large portion sizes. Certainly people who need to lose or maintain weight should consider all opportunities to eat appropriate amounts to avoid excess calorie intake. 

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