Portion size of food affects energy intake in normal-weight and overweight men and women

• Published in: The American journal of clinical nutrition Vol. 76; no. 6; pp. 1207 - 1213
• Main Authors: Rolls, Barbara J, Morris, Erin L, Roe, Liane S
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bethesda, MD American Society for Clinical Nutrition 01.12.2002; American Society for Clinical Nutrition, Inc
• Subjects: Adult; adults; Biological and medical sciences; Body Mass Index; Body Weight; cheeses; Comparative analysis; Diet; Eating; Eating - psychology; Energy; Energy Intake; Female; Food; Humans; Hunger; lunch; Male; Medical sciences; Men; Metabolic diseases; Obesity; Obesity - physiopathology; pasta; physiopathology; portion size; psychology; Satiation; Sex Characteristics; Women; Human; energy intake; Obesity; Feeding behavior; Nutrition disorder; Sex; adults; Energy input; Feeding; Overweight; Energy balance; serving method; Diet; Food intake; Adult; serving size; Portion size; Nutritional status

Background: Large portions of food may contribute to excess energy intake and greater obesity. However, data on the effects of portion size on food intake in adults are limited. Objectives: We examined the effect of portion size on intake during a single meal. We also investigated whether the respon...