Food Portion Size in Relation to Diet and Health

Dear Colleagues,

Nutrients is planning a Special Issue on food portion size in relation to diet and health.

There is evidence that food and beverage portion sizes have changed over time and influence indicators of health. In addition, interventions that address portion size, including education strategies have potential to assist in addressing diet related chronic conditions, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. However, more research on this topic is needed to guide evidence-based decisions related to food labelling, nutrition education, weight management interventions and health promotion. This call is for research that can inform policy and practice.

Potential topics may include, but are not limited to:

• Consumer understanding and interpretation of portion size information

• Best practice methods to define standards for labels and guidance on healthy eating

• Effectiveness of portion sized guidance/labels/education/interventions

• Portion size education and training

• Labels/tools and technology for portion size estimation and education

• Typically consumed portions versus recommended portions

• Changes and trends in portion size consumption

• International comparisons of portion size, including definitions and consumer understanding

• Portion size as part of weight management/weight loss programs

• Measurements for portion control practices

Dr. Tamara Bucher
Dr. Megan Rollo
Dr. Tracy McCaffrey
Prof. Dr. Clare Collins
Prof. Dr. Ingrid Steenhuis
Guest Editors

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