Why are portion sizes bigger in the US?

Farmers were able to grow food more cheaply by using fertilizer, pesticides and herbicides. In the 1970s, the government began subsidizing farmers to grow more food. Over time, companies have increased their serving sizes to increase their profits, and we all caught on.

Why is it important to know the serving size when you are consuming something?

Serving size is an important factor in your diet. You should compare the amount of that food you normally eat to the serving size listed on the label. Eating large servings or portions can lead to weight gain. The larger your portions are, the more calories you eat.

What is the difference between American and other countries’ portion sizes?

In the U.S. our servings or quantity of food is much larger than in other countries like Europe or Asia. In countries like the UK or Japan, portion sizes differ as do the intakes of certain types of foods.

Why are portion sizes in restaurants in the USA so large?

Portion sizes in restaurants in the USA are so large because most Americans, when given a choice, prefer to eat larger portion sizes, which makes them overweight. Restaurants are not in business to gauge or protect the health of their customers.

Why are Americans so obsessed with large food portions?

The culture of large American food portions is not about gluttony, or the idea that “bigger is always better.” Large food portions in the USA, and of food types that are very high in calories, were born out of necessity along with the rise of the classic American icon: the cowboy.

Why do we eat so much food in America?

This is partly due to our taste, and partly due to our culture. In the U.S. our servings or quantity of food is much larger than in other countries like Europe or Asia. In countries like the UK or Japan, portion sizes differ as do the intakes of certain types of foods.