Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/ogKTZDSER8D.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Portion Sizes: Am I Eating The Right Amount? - The Food Chain Podcast, BBC World Service Huw Irranca-davies [Vlk8pLIJ3EW] Health Updated on August 05, 2026 EDT — Published on August 05, 2026 EDT Tag: #Huw Irranca-davies, #marvel's wolverine, #malvern spring show, #financial postHow much food is the right amount - and why is it so hard to work that out?Click here to subscribe to our channel Ruth Alexander explores the world of portion sizes, starting with the rise of portion distortion in the United States, where supersized sodas and giant restaurant plates became the norm. Nutritionist Lisa Young explains how this shift happened, and what its meant for public health.In So Paulo, dietitian Marle Alvarenga shares new research comparing Brazil, France, and the US, revealing how culture and globalisation shape what feels like a normal portion. Why are French plates so much smaller - and meals so much slower - than in Brazil or America?And psychologist Lenny Vartanian in Sydney explains the powerful pull of portion size on our behaviour: why bigger servings make us eat more, even when we know better, and why education alone isnt enough to change our habits. 00:00 Introduction00:30 Comparing portion sizes in the UK and US03:00 When did portion sizes start increasing?04:48 Comparing portion sizes in Brazil, the US and France08:12 The Americanisation of the food system11:12 Do bigger portions mean we eat more?13:29 Are we more likely to trust someone elses judgement about how much we should robert de niro eat?14:17 How much attention do we pay to portion size recommendations on packaged foods?16:08 Dr Lenny Vartanians advice on how to approach larger portions18:09 How much food should we put on our plates?18:56 Does the size of marist college our plate affect how much we eat?21:40 Simple advice for getting portion sizes right dent and not overeatingPresenter: Ruth AlexanderProducer: Izzy GreenfieldEditor: Sara WadesonCheck out more episodes of The Food Chain here ----------------This is the official BBC World Service YouTube channel. If you like what we do, you can also find us here:Instagram Twitter Facebook BBC World Service website Thanks for watching and subscribing!#BBCWorldService #WorldService #portioncontrol #portionsize #food
Tag: #Huw Irranca-davies, #marvel's wolverine, #malvern spring show, #financial postHow much food is the right amount - and why is it so hard to work that out?Click here to subscribe to our channel Ruth Alexander explores the world of portion sizes, starting with the rise of portion distortion in the United States, where supersized sodas and giant restaurant plates became the norm. Nutritionist Lisa Young explains how this shift happened, and what its meant for public health.In So Paulo, dietitian Marle Alvarenga shares new research comparing Brazil, France, and the US, revealing how culture and globalisation shape what feels like a normal portion. Why are French plates so much smaller - and meals so much slower - than in Brazil or America?And psychologist Lenny Vartanian in Sydney explains the powerful pull of portion size on our behaviour: why bigger servings make us eat more, even when we know better, and why education alone isnt enough to change our habits. 00:00 Introduction00:30 Comparing portion sizes in the UK and US03:00 When did portion sizes start increasing?04:48 Comparing portion sizes in Brazil, the US and France08:12 The Americanisation of the food system11:12 Do bigger portions mean we eat more?13:29 Are we more likely to trust someone elses judgement about how much we should robert de niro eat?14:17 How much attention do we pay to portion size recommendations on packaged foods?16:08 Dr Lenny Vartanians advice on how to approach larger portions18:09 How much food should we put on our plates?18:56 Does the size of marist college our plate affect how much we eat?21:40 Simple advice for getting portion sizes right dent and not overeatingPresenter: Ruth AlexanderProducer: Izzy GreenfieldEditor: Sara WadesonCheck out more episodes of The Food Chain here ----------------This is the official BBC World Service YouTube channel. If you like what we do, you can also find us here:Instagram Twitter Facebook BBC World Service website Thanks for watching and subscribing!#BBCWorldService #WorldService #portioncontrol #portionsize #food