Yesterday evening was a bit chaotic: we had a guest for dinner, and immediately after eating we were off to a function at AC’s school. Everyone had eaten, and all were preparing to leave the dining room… except for Dear Husband (DH), who had just re-seated himself with seconds.
I did a double-take. That plate was full — edge to edge — with all food groups, for the second time.
I’ve decided I need to surreptitiously forward him this:
A study at Rutgers University supports earlier research that people today eat bigger servings than they did 20 years ago.
“People aren’t realizing how much they are eating,” said Jaime Schwartz, a registered dietitian and one of the authors of the study. “The larger portion size they’re eating — even if it’s a healthy food — is still more calories.”
I’ve noticed this everywhere, though; it’s not just DH in our dining room. I can’t remember, for example, the last time I didn’t need to request a box for my uneaten portion at a restaurant… which I then bring home and dine on for at least two more meals.
Is anybody else noticing a problem with this?