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Standard portions defined by the federal government are considerably smaller than portions typically consumed by the public.
Practitioners should be aware of the differences between recommended and actual portion sizes when advising clients.
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Standard portions... are considerably smaller than portions typically consumed by the public.
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The claim is based on established dietary guidelines and public consumption patterns.
Source
Variation in Perceptions of a ‘medium’ Food Portion
Lisa R. Young et al. · Journal of the American Dietetic Association · 1998
DOI 10.1016/s0002-8223(98)00103-5
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