Reply #35: we have been accustomed to large portions [View All]

40 years ago, a single hamburger was normal size, not the Whopper

a small plate of spaghetti was normal portion, not a platter

a candy bar was 1 oz now most are 3 oz

a small soft drink is now the 'kiddie' size

a good steak was 6 oz, now it is 16 oz

a bagel was 2 oz, now most are 6 oz (plus we have to add cream cheese!)

Many people do use food for emotional reasons. But the fact that portions are larger, they are reaching obesity sooner. Look at the chubby kids in grade school who think a Big Mac and a Big Gulp are normal portions. More and more children are being diagnosed with diabetes and high blood pressure.

Sometime watch the documentary Supersize Me...it is quite an education into America's weight problems.