A portion control plate aids in losing weight by guiding you to eat balanced meals with the right portion sizes. It prevents ...

Increased portion sizes are thought to contribute to overeating and unwanted weight gain. Here are 9 tips to measure and control portion sizes — both at home and on the go.

Portion control can be an effective tool for weight loss. It involves managing the amount of food a person eats during meals. Methods include using portion plates and keeping a food diary.

Restaurant serving sizes are partly to blame for our love affair with gargantuan portion sizes, says Ruth Frechman, a registered dietitian in Burbank and spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Assn.

It sounds simple enough: just avoid overeating. But managing portion sizes is often more challenging than it seems. Many ...

A new wave of dinnerware, like The Portion Plate seen below, helps adults and kids manage their portion sizes. This plate is available at www. theportionplate. com for $11. 95.

For example, fill a measuring cup with the proper-sized portion of vegetables, rice, etc. and then empty it onto a plate. That will help you learn what these serving sizes look like.

Portion control can reduce overeating and lead to weight loss. Choose a small plate, drink a glass of water before your meal, and eat slowly.

To help take away some of the measurement guesswork, we asked experts to share their top tips for creating well-balanced portion control plates for weight loss.