Since the 1970s, food abundance, automation in food processing and fast-food restaurants have promoted continued increases in portion size. It's now important to begin adjusting to the calorie counts appropriate for energy expenditure.

The following Objectives are met within the slide presentation:

● The History of Portions
● Understanding Energy In and Energy Out
● Know you Numbers: Basal Energy Calculations
● Right Size Your Portions
● Reading Food Labels
● Build a Balanced Meal
● Balance Portions and Food Groups

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