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You shouldn't rely on a person estimating meal size and figuring out proper portions or looking up calories. That's not our ancestors eat, and that's not how I

• dangus 5y ago
  Your first sentence is exactly why everything I talked about is so important! A lot of “default” portion sizes are too large. A lot of companies heavily imply unhealthy products are healthy or beneficial. A lot of high-calorie items are marketed as something that is okay to eat regularly and not just as an occasional treat. That’s why in my mind advertising and packaging regulations are being underutilized. Think of how cigarettes warn you about their unhealthy properties, and aren’t allowed to be advertised on TV. A lot of food products should really have similar restrictions. E.g.: “Caution: a full portion of this product provides an elevated level of sodium, increasing risk of heart attack and stroke.” “This menu item exceeds recommended calorie levels for a single meal, and may cause weight gain and obesity with regular consumption.” “This item is a high sugar item, increasing the risk of diabetes. Complications of diabetes can include nerve damage and glaucoma.”