Most of the time, it’s best to let your hunger and fullness cues be your guide.
You may also often hear the term “portion size.”
What is the difference between a serving and a portion?
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And how much are you supposed to eat anyway?
The truth is, there’s no hard-and-fast rule on how much you’re supposed to eat at once.
(Sometimes you’re hungrier, and other times you might be less hungry!)
Portion vs.
Serving Size
It may be a surprise to some people that there’s no specific amount in a portion.
It’s entirely up to you to decide!
However, astandard portion size, also known as a serving size, does have a specific measure.
Sometimes the portion and serving size are the same, but often they are not.
Do Portion Sizes Matter?
Here are some pros and cons of paying attention to portion sizes.
The punch in of sport and amount of training will impact how much food they need.
Individuals with an eating disorder may have a distorted view of food and/or their body image.
Medical Conditions That Require Restrictions of Certain Foods
Some medical conditions will require limitations on portion sizes.
Your hunger and food needs change on a daily basis."
Metzelaar adds, “It can lead to disordered eating behaviors.
Additionally, your hunger and food needs change on a daily basis.”
For example, you may notice that you’re feeling sluggish and low-energy throughout the day.
You may notice that your portions are making you feel overly full and uncomfortable after your meal.
This could be an indication that your portion size was too large.
Portion sizes can help you meet your nutritional needs for a healthy dietary pattern.
The Bottom Line
Portion size is defined as the amount people eat at one sitting.
Ultimately, you control what a portion size is.
Don’t let it control you.
