Portion control is understanding how much a serving size is and how many calories a serving contains. Portion control is important for weight management as the weight is defined by the total calorie intake. Healthy eating, using Aristotle's philosophy, is the desirable middle between two extremes of excess and the other of deficiency (over eating and not eating enough), the "golden mean." Portion control is eating a healthy balance of amount and types, of varied foods.Food guide pyramids are used as a visual aid to help people eat a varied diet and control portions.The failure to control portions is often caused by emotional factors such as a depressed mood or boredom. To avoid overeating triggered by emotions, planning meals ahead and using smaller dishes may be helpful. See alsoServing sizeMindless eatingNutritional factsA good way to exercise portion control is by utilizing a plate specifically designed for health eating, such as the one at ReferencesMindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We ThinkPortion control: 7 things you need to know. Calorie Counter. Retrieved on 2006-05-30."Does Package Size Accelerate Consumption Volume?" (2005) Journal of Marketing, Brian Wansink, 60:3 (January), 1-14.

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