portion control

So we all know that America's growing waistline has much to do with the growing sizes of portions, whether it be because we buy in bulk or at restaurants and fast food places giving you the "most for your money"

First let's define the difference between servings and portions:

A serving is a designated size that is defined my common measurements such as teaspoons, ounces or cups.

A portion is the amount of a food that actually goes on your plate.

There is an awesome slide show with this and more info from the Mayo Clinic