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A computer-assisted instructional program for teaching portion size versus serving size.
Luann M Daggett1, Katherine L Rigdon
1The University of Southern Mississippi. lmdaggett@comcast.net
Journal of Community Health Nursing
|February 1, 2006
Summary
Understanding serving sizes versus portion sizes is crucial for healthy eating and combating obesity, a major public health issue. This study developed a tool to help differentiate these concepts for better dietary management.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Nutrition Science
- Health Education
Background:
- Obesity is a significant community health threat in the US, causing over 300,000 deaths annually.
- Contributing factors include frequent dining out, high intake of sugary drinks and snacks, and oversized portions.
- The economic burden of obesity and overeating is substantial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a computer-assisted instructional tool.
- To clearly differentiate between serving size and portion size.
- To aid healthcare professionals in educating individuals and groups on healthy eating.
Main Methods:
- Development of a computer-assisted instructional tool.
- Focus on defining and distinguishing serving size from portion size.
- Designed for use by healthcare professionals in various educational settings.
Main Results:
- The project successfully created an instructional tool.
- The tool aims to clarify the difference between serving and portion sizes.
- It is intended for practical application in health education.
Conclusions:
- Distinguishing portion from serving sizes is vital for healthy diets.
- The developed tool can support healthcare providers in nutrition education.
- Effective education on serving sizes can help mitigate obesity-related health issues.