Portion Control

Historical elites are used to argue that absence of processed food does not prevent obesity when excess is present. Moderation is presented as an ancient virtue found in wisdom and religious traditions. Sweet and tasty foods are described as naturally easy to overeat, requiring learned moderation. Small molds should be used to enforce portion size and prevent overeating. Oversized portions, excess servings, and snacking outside of meals all contributed to weight gain in the example case. The article asserts that real food can still be overconsumed. Limiting access to fat bombs is the key strategy for avoiding overconsumption. Making small batches limits availability and reduces the risk of overconsumption. A healthy model is described as combining fresh food with smaller portions, walking, moderation, and resistance to misleading marketing.