Cochrane Database Syst Rev September 2015 PMID 26368271

Portion, package or tableware size for changing selection and consumption of food, alcohol and tobacco.

Gareth J Hollands, Ian Shemilt, Theresa M Marteau, Susan A Jebb, Hannah B Lewis, Yinghui Wei, Julian P T Higgins, David Ogilvie

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The overall tone reflects a keen interest in how portion and tableware sizes affect consumption, with mentions of meta-analyses and review papers that emphasize the robustness of the portion effect, such as references to 'multiple authors/labs' and 'Cochrane review.' Words like 'help curb', 'evidence for effectiveness,' and discussions about 'robust effect' suggest a recognition of both the potential impact and areas needing further validation.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the research's findings that smaller portion sizes can influence eating habits, though some express cautious skepticism about the conclusiveness for tobacco and alcohol.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show a high interest in the topic, highlighting practical implications like using smaller plates to reduce calorie intake and discussing the robustness of the portion effect.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several discussions reference specific studies, reviews, and methodologies, indicating a moderate level of detailed engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Participants believe the findings could influence dietary strategies and public health policies, though some mention the need for further research to solidify conclusions.

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Kristen Jakobitz
@KristenJakobitz · X

An analysis of 72 studies found people consistently ate more food when offered larger portions & plates. https://t.co/frokKxYRug Eating from a smaller plate is a simple way to trick your brain into eating less. #Health #WeightLoss #PortionControl https://t.co/uQ4EQBAmWS

Sep 12, 2023 · 24 likes · 5 shares · 19,704 followers View post →
Paras Chopra
@paraschopra · X

Entire meta-analysis: https://t.co/SgPrhpcCwL https://t.co/9z7FjR9pcv

Jul 8, 2022 · 19 likes · 1 share · 225,440 followers View post →
Gareth Hollands (moved to Bluesky)
@GJHollands · X

A typically detailed and even-handed appraisal of the plate size literature from @hildabast, including our recent experimental study https://t.co/sJQQyCv2sB and our Cochrane review https://t.co/hywkHtM1jT https://t.co/djjIZH3xPJ

Sep 30, 2019 · 9 likes · 2 shares · 1,714 followers View post →
Gareth Hollands (moved to Bluesky)
@GJHollands · X

@Heinonmatti @StopDiaFinland @Research_Tim @sTeamTraen @ajamesgreen @cochranecollab @CochraneLibrary We've addressed this in various places including a Note attached to the review (though Cochrane formatting makes it near-invisible), a reply to a question on the review (https://t.co/WMz76tpgQO) and also here (https://t.co/woouEXCylI) but...

Aug 21, 2019 · 2 likes · 1,714 followers View post →
pierre chandon
@pierrechandon · X

@koenfucius @krishardies The “portion size” effect is one of the most robust effect there is https://t.co/uLzjjQ0IfA. As shown in the paper (why focus on the reference list?), it’s been demonstrated by multiple authors/labs and a dummy for the Cornell Food and Brand lab was highly insignificant.

Aug 7, 2019 · 1 like · 2,664 followers View post →
Gareth Hollands (moved to Bluesky)
@GJHollands · X

concerned food (69 of 72 studies). Only 3⃣ studies concerned tobacco, all of which were about

Nov 3, 2022 · 1 like · 1,714 followers View post →

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Walter King
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RT @KristenJakobitz: An analysis of 72 studies found people consistently ate more food when offered larger portions & plates. https://t.co/…

Sep 13, 2023 · 5 shares · 448 followers View post →
'C2C' Health
@Doctor_C2C · X

RT @KristenJakobitz: An analysis of 72 studies found people consistently ate more food when offered larger portions & plates. https://t.co/…

Sep 13, 2023 · 5 shares · 2,044 followers View post →
DD
@DD38601788 · X

RT @KristenJakobitz: An analysis of 72 studies found people consistently ate more food when offered larger portions & plates. https://t.co/…

Sep 13, 2023 · 5 shares · 930 followers View post →
J.R. EWING
@luxurytax8 · X

RT @KristenJakobitz: An analysis of 72 studies found people consistently ate more food when offered larger portions & plates. https://t.co/…

Sep 12, 2023 · 5 shares · 1,223 followers View post →
Kristen Jakobitz
@KristenJakobitz · X

An analysis of 72 studies found people consistently ate more food when offered larger portions & plates. https://t.co/frokKxYRug Eating from a smaller plate is a simple way to trick your brain into eating less. #Health #WeightLoss #PortionControl https://t.co/uQ4EQBAmWS

Sep 12, 2023 · 24 likes · 5 shares · 19,704 followers View post →
Gareth Hollands (moved to Bluesky)
@GJHollands · X

concerned food (69 of 72 studies). Only 3⃣ studies concerned tobacco, all of which were about

Nov 3, 2022 · 1 like · 1,714 followers View post →
Entrepreneur_Journey
@EntrepreneurJo8 · X

RT @paraschopra: Entire meta-analysis: https://t.co/SgPrhpcCwL https://t.co/9z7FjR9pcv

Jul 9, 2022 · 1 share · 4 followers View post →
Dr Darren Bowles
@DarrenB_MD · X

3. Small Dish vs Big Dish The jury is still out on whether this is conclusive, but smaller dishes can help curb a calorie surplus. A simple measure like buying smaller plates/bowls can

Jul 8, 2022 · 135 followers View post →
Paras Chopra
@paraschopra · X

Entire meta-analysis: https://t.co/SgPrhpcCwL https://t.co/9z7FjR9pcv

Jul 8, 2022 · 19 likes · 1 share · 225,440 followers View post →
Behaviour Change by Design
@BehavChangeDsgn · X

Size: Our Cochrane review suggested evidence for effectiveness, but lacked field studies [https://t.co/CtDR98l73T] 4/6

Nov 3, 2021 · 1,979 followers View post →
إبراهيم الماجد
@IbrahimAlmajd · X

المراجع: https://t.co/MXZybQUuzd https://t.co/CIGom76vjP https://t.co/AhoEFoLf3h https://t.co/IVGacFRwur

Sep 9, 2020 · 1,655 followers View post →
Marcus Munafò
@MarcusMunafo · X

RT @GJHollands: A typically detailed and even-handed appraisal of the plate size literature from @hildabast, including our recent experimen…

Oct 2, 2019 · 2 shares · 6,166 followers View post →
Theresa Marteau
@MarteauTM · X

RT @GJHollands: A typically detailed and even-handed appraisal of the plate size literature from @hildabast, including our recent experimen…

Oct 1, 2019 · 2 shares · 2,188 followers View post →
Gareth Hollands (moved to Bluesky)
@GJHollands · X

A typically detailed and even-handed appraisal of the plate size literature from @hildabast, including our recent experimental study https://t.co/sJQQyCv2sB and our Cochrane review https://t.co/hywkHtM1jT https://t.co/djjIZH3xPJ

Sep 30, 2019 · 9 likes · 2 shares · 1,714 followers View post →
UCL Discovery
@ucl_discovery · X

Open Access UCL Research: Analysis of the Cochrane review: Portion, package or tableware size for changing selection and consumption of food, alcohol and tobacco https://t.co/Rpi4F1U4kq

Aug 22, 2019 · 2,506 followers View post →
Gareth Hollands (moved to Bluesky)
@GJHollands · X

@Heinonmatti @StopDiaFinland @Research_Tim @sTeamTraen @ajamesgreen @cochranecollab @CochraneLibrary We've addressed this in various places including a Note attached to the review (though Cochrane formatting makes it near-invisible), a reply to a question on the review (https://t.co/WMz76tpgQO) and also here (https://t.co/woouEXCylI) but...

Aug 21, 2019 · 2 likes · 1,714 followers View post →
pierre chandon
@pierrechandon · X

@koenfucius @krishardies The “portion size” effect is one of the most robust effect there is https://t.co/uLzjjQ0IfA. As shown in the paper (why focus on the reference list?), it’s been demonstrated by multiple authors/labs and a dummy for the Cornell Food and Brand lab was highly insignificant.

Aug 7, 2019 · 1 like · 2,664 followers View post →
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