By Melanie Polk, M.M.Sc., R.D., F.A.D.A.Many weight-loss eating plans focus on what foods to eat. But, the key to slimming down isn't always what we eat — sometimes it's how much.
Over the years, portion sizes in America have grown — along with our waistlines. These pumped-up portions deliver a lot of extra calories. For example, the average bagel today is 6 inches wide and about 350 calories. That's 210 more calories than the typical 3-inch bagel of 20 years ago. And, some may be even bigger and higher in calories.
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