Weight Management

Weight Management. In the section on weight management, the Dietary Guidelines address portion sizes, stating that there are no empirical studies to show a causal relationship between increased portion sizes and obesity, but there are short-term studies showing that controlling portion sizes helps limit calorie intake, particularly when eating high-calorie foods. What is missing from the research is whether people monitor portion sizes and consistently choose to eat recommended serving sizes, thus consuming the appropriate amount of calories for maintaining or losing weight. Weight Management.

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