The international food unit: a new measurement aid that can improve portion size estimation

• Main Authors: T. Bucher (Author), M. Weltert (Author), M.E. Rollo (Author), S.P. Smith (Author), W. Jia (Author), C.E. Collins (Author), M. Sun (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2017-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Portion size education tools, aids and interventions can be effective in helping prevent weight gain. However consumers have difficulties in estimating food portion sizes and are confused by inconsistencies in measurement units and terminologies currently used. Visual cues are an...