portion size

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meaningsofportionandsize

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portion
noun[C]
uk
/ˈpɔː.ʃən/us
/ˈpɔːr.ʃən/
a part or share of ...
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size
noun
uk
/saɪz/us
/saɪz/
how large or small something or ...
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(Definition ofportionandsizefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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For example, for a bag of potato crisps weighing 140 grams the nutritional values are given per 100 grams, which is not even aportionsize.
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Studies have shown thatportionsizeinfluences energy intake.
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One way of determiningportionsizeis to compare hand size.
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The entre and side offerings differ from market to market, as doesportionsize.
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It is not especially effective as a long-term weight loss diet, although portion sizes are strictly controlled.
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Original portion sizes were six-, nine-, twelve and a twenty-five piece party pack.
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Pasta is also prepared in light lunches, such as salads or large portion sizes for dinner.
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The girls learn about portion sizes and healthy eating before heading to a gym to learn about fitness.
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This recommendation can vary based on age and gender, and is determined based upon standard portion sizes typically consumed, as well as general nutritional content.
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He set strict rules for franchisees on how the food was to be made, portion sizes, cooking methods and times, and packaging.
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He has also published studies about increasing portion sizes.
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Fast food chains and restaurants have experienced improved sales with larger portion sizes.
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Importantly, larger product portion sizes and larger servings in restaurants and kitchens consistently increase food intake.
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Portion sizes can be estimated by using objects as a point of reference.
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Foods within each of these four groups may be freely substituted to allow for variation without needing to recalculate portion sizes.
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Remedies include increasing the workout intensity or length and reducing portion sizes of meals more than may have been done initially.
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The diet plan consists managing portion sizes and eating approved foods centered around 10 items known as the power foods.
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After working at the restaurants, he realized that they were losing revenue through back of house inefficiencies and by serving portion sizes that exceeded the budget.
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Though not all ten criteria are necessarily used for every restaurant, the reviews rate the atmosphere, menu, appetizers, entrees, desserts, portion sizes, service, cleanliness, value, and location.
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Their use allows for a diet with a lower proportion of fat and a greater proportion of protein and carbohydrate, leading to more food choices and larger portion sizes.
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