Lostvalleyguy
Veteran
When it comes to shopping for food, I often read the labels. I look to see not only how many calories are involved but also salt and fat. The problem is that the numbers are based on the portion size indicated on the package. When it comes to people overeating this is a huge issue and can be a very deceptive practice.
While ice cream is hardly the thing to be talking about in a forum about health, it is a good example of how marketing can lead to poor eating decisions. I was looking at the size of a portion (0.5 cups or 125 ml) and the calories and fats are not great, but not too bad. When I thought about it a little more, I realized that I could easily down 2 or more portions in a single serving. I went so far as to measure out one portion. While it would make the ice cream last a lot longer, it is hardly a serving. To be fair, it is about one small scoop on a small cone (about a 6cm or 2.4" diameter scoop).
Perhaps I am used to larger servings, but I feel that small portion sizes are a deceptive way of making a product look healthier than it really is.
While ice cream is hardly the thing to be talking about in a forum about health, it is a good example of how marketing can lead to poor eating decisions. I was looking at the size of a portion (0.5 cups or 125 ml) and the calories and fats are not great, but not too bad. When I thought about it a little more, I realized that I could easily down 2 or more portions in a single serving. I went so far as to measure out one portion. While it would make the ice cream last a lot longer, it is hardly a serving. To be fair, it is about one small scoop on a small cone (about a 6cm or 2.4" diameter scoop).
Perhaps I am used to larger servings, but I feel that small portion sizes are a deceptive way of making a product look healthier than it really is.