New York City’s Department of Health & Human Services has escalated their war against childhood obesity with their latest ad campaign urging New Yorkers to be more aware of portion sizes – and how they have increased – when choosing what to eat or drink.
Their concern is that the quantity of food served in a “medium” or “large” order is significantly greater today than in previous years.
In the last 50 years, for example, the serving sizes of sugary drinks quadrupled and french fries nearly tripled. With a few casual selections, a single meal could balloon to contain many more calories than the amount an adult needs for an entire day.
And based on the “growth” of our kids over the past few decades, I would have to agree
For more info, check out their Portion Size Fact Sheet, or check out a whole pile of awesome Health Habits articles on childhood obesity.
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