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21. I read somewhere (probably here on DU) that the average restaurant portion size ...

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Fri Jan 9, 2015, 07:32 AM

Jan 2015

.... has quadrupled since 1960.

And we wonder why the US has an obesity problem.

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Govt Hiding Truth About Proper Diet. Food Consumption Would Drop 40% W/ Proper Eating. [View all] TheMastersNemesis Jan 2015 OP

Good point. Manifestor_of_Light Jan 2015 #1

Eat natural fats and your calorie intake drops amazingly Recursion Jan 2015 #2

^^This BrotherIvan Jan 2015 #14

How can effective diet guidelines be considered "fads"? tridim Jan 2015 #28

I agree, I just mean at any given moment there's a new faddish name for the principle (nt) Recursion Jan 2015 #33

the effect of simple carbs on our blood sugar levels-insulin and leptin resistance isn't a "fad". KittyWampus Jan 2015 #36

Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2015 #3

you missed using the word shill. eom uppityperson Jan 2015 #5

The huge portions that restaurants serve is SheilaT Jan 2015 #4

Agree with you but it is difficult exboyfil Jan 2015 #7

Have you tried a slow cooker? BrotherIvan Jan 2015 #15

Perhaps cooking on your days off and freezing portions would work for you. SheilaT Jan 2015 #17

Sometimes I get chicken fried rice at the local Chinese place... tridim Jan 2015 #30

things like this should be seen as a once in a while treat or shared with others or split into more JI7 Jan 2015 #45

Wait what? Egnever Jan 2015 #6

Such Carb Limitation Is The Medical Standard To Maintain Glucose Control. TheMastersNemesis Jan 2015 #8

So you are type 2? Egnever Jan 2015 #9

Control Is A Personal Complex Issue. TheMastersNemesis Jan 2015 #12

I don't think he realizes how different Type I is from Type II. eShirl Jan 2015 #19

I Know A Golf Pro Who Is Type 1 And Had No Reason Why He Is. TheMastersNemesis Jan 2015 #24

Thanks for this information. Many have never seen a certified dietitian. freshwest Jan 2015 #10

Agreed 100 percent Fawke Em Jan 2015 #11

Makes Sense. TheMastersNemesis Jan 2015 #13

Great post BrotherIvan Jan 2015 #16

Low Glycemic Foods Are The Best Plus A Lot Of Fiber. TheMastersNemesis Jan 2015 #23

increasing fruit, veggie and fiber mackerel Jan 2015 #18

suggesting 220 carbs for a diabetic's diet is irresponsible grasswire Jan 2015 #20

I totally agree hillbillytom Jan 2015 #25

Yeah, gotta agree with this as well. I've been T2 for 3 years and I eat less Nay Jan 2015 #39

I would keep doing what you're doing hillbillytom Jan 2015 #43

I Hear You. I Lost My Left Foot But To A Staph Infection. TheMastersNemesis Jan 2015 #44

I read somewhere (probably here on DU) that the average restaurant portion size ... Scuba Jan 2015 #21

Great post, thanks! nt RiverLover Jan 2015 #22

It comes down to fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Everything else is a negative. L0oniX Jan 2015 #26

Wait, you're giving out medical advice as a one legged diabetic? LeftyMom Jan 2015 #27

Many people don't start actually examining their diet until after Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jan 2015 #38

I'm Type 2 diabetic... Wounded Bear Jan 2015 #29

Something else you won't hear from the government Doremus Jan 2015 #31

Well, the food industry COULD change their products and slowly are >>>> KittyWampus Jan 2015 #32

Psh... How many Americans actually follow FDA recommendations...nt cags Jan 2015 #34

Beans, grains, vegetables, fruit. DetlefK Jan 2015 #35

I'm not diabetic. However, GliderGuider Jan 2015 #37

I don't do well on a vegetarian diet either, Blue_In_AK Jan 2015 #42

I try to avoid anything in boxes, already made meals, and fast food kydo Jan 2015 #40

Overcarbing can also apparently present problems Blue_In_AK Jan 2015 #41