The Portion Sizes Are Way, Way Bigger
Portion sizes in the US began to grow in the 1970s, skyrocketed in the 1980s and have continued to expand since. In this study, the sampled foods that were measured “exceeded – sometimes greatly – USDA and FDA standard portions.”
The Guardian also attributes America’s portion size problem to using overly large plate-ware and flatware and offering several different size options when the smallest one is still extra large.
