24 Oct Mixed messages: Assessing interactions between portion-size and energy-density perceptions in different weight and sex groups
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Lead author of the University of Otago study, Dr Mei Peng says inaccurate judgements about food energy and/or portion size can lead to overeating and subsequent weight problems.
Dr Peng believes more explicit and salient energy labels on food packages might be one of the possible methods to help people to make better decisions.