We are living in a time when our portion sizes have increased dramatically! What used to be an extra-large soda at McDonalds is now a medium. Even our plates are bigger than they were. It is no surprise that our country is facing an epidemic in obesity. (Actually, it is becoming a global problem.)

This week’s experiment is to analyze portion sizes in the foods that you eat and beverages you drink. Use the chart below to list all of the foods and drinks – including alcoholic beverages - you consume for TWO days.

Save these food records! If they're detailed enough, you'll be able to use them again, if you desire.

Procedure

What you need:

• measuring cups and spoons
• if possible, a food scale (You can get a food scale at discount stores or drug stores for about $5-12.)

Steps

1. First, make a hypothesis. Do you think you can accurately guess a serving size?
2. To perform the experiment, serve yourself – the amounts you usually eat – on a plate or in a bowl and the drinks you consume in a glass/mug/cup. Use the table below to track your amounts.
3. Guess the serving size. For example, if you enjoy cereal in the morning, pour a bowl as you normally do. What do you think the actual serving size is?
4. Then, using a measuring cup and/or food scale, measure the actual amount of food.
5. Look at the label on the packaging of the food or beverage item (if it is packaged food) or use this website http://www.webmd.com/diet/healthtool-portion-size-plate to determine to the actual serving size. What is the actual serving size? How many servings did you actually have?
6. Do this for everything you eat for two days. Make sure your food and drink log is detailed. For example, it should contain the product name and brand (like "Fiber One Honey & Nut Clusters"), not just generic information (like “cereal”).
7. You will need to include brand names, measurements, condiments, sauces, dressings, all beverages, etc. in your food log. Please be as specific as possible.

*See attached table for the use in this assignment.

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