Researchers Link Oversized Portions Shown On Food Packaging To Overeating
- 8 years ago
Determining how much of a food constitutes a single portion can be challenging, and, according to recent research, the images often featured on food packaging aren’t helping.
Determining how much of a food constitutes a single portion can be challenging, and, according to a recent study by Cornell Food and Brand Lab, the images often featured on food packaging aren’t helping.
The researchers note that cake is particularly problematic.
The large, frosting-packed slices often shown on cake mix boxes are not typically representative of the serving suggestions in the nutrition information.
The team estimates the enticing piece pictured contains 135% more calories than the actual recommended serving.
In a survey, participants from 2 separate groups e
Determining how much of a food constitutes a single portion can be challenging, and, according to a recent study by Cornell Food and Brand Lab, the images often featured on food packaging aren’t helping.
The researchers note that cake is particularly problematic.
The large, frosting-packed slices often shown on cake mix boxes are not typically representative of the serving suggestions in the nutrition information.
The team estimates the enticing piece pictured contains 135% more calories than the actual recommended serving.
In a survey, participants from 2 separate groups e