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The growth of portion sizes became prevalent in the 1980s – and likely “trained” the public into thinking meals needed to be larger. Thus, entire generations post 1970s developed outside views of “normal” and ate themselves into obesity.
I had never been to Europe until 2022 – and I noticed right away that portions sizes were more modest. If you order a latte, the standard size is 220 ml or 8 ounces. In the U.S., the standard size is 12 or 16 oz – and many purchase 21 oz Grandes with added flavors and sugars.
