Lisa is a nationally recognized nutritionist and professor at the Department of Nutrition, Food Studies and Public Health at New York University (NYU). She is the author of “The Portion Teller Plan” and widely considered an expert on portion sizes.

Lessons from the Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet is a heart-healthy eating plan that has long been thought to reduce heart disease. Now a large study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, on thousands of participants in Spain confirms the health benefits of this diet. The researchers found that those following the Mediterranean diet had a 30 percent reduction in the risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke.
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Portion Sizes in the U.S. Keep Growing
The prevalence of overweight has increased in adults and children alike and shows no signs of decreasing. Large portions of unhealthily high caloric foods have indeed contributed to this problem. At the same time, portion sizes have continued to grow larger in the first decade of the 21st century. Fast food and restaurant chains keep introducing new large-size meals.
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Right-size Your Plate and Your Waistline
Practicing portion control is one of the most difficult tasks facing anyone who eats out or just eats these days. Look around – everything is supersized. And not just fast food. Bagels, muffins, steaks, even frozen dinners have grown in size. And, of course, we know about the big sodas. Mayor Bloomberg of New York City has proposed restricting the sale of sodas and other sugary drinks larger than 16 ounces in many eateries, and the New York Board of Health is set to vote on the proposal in just over a week.
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Size Matters
Obesity is a major public health problem in the U.S. and its prevalence is increasing in adults and children. Overweight is associated with a variety of medical conditions, including heart disease, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. The portion sizes of commonly consumed foods eaten away from home have increased in size during the past 30 years. One reason for the increase in obesity rates may be that people are eating larger food portions and, therefore, more calories.
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