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Does packet size lead to obesity
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As a single person if I buy a packet of biscuits generally they come in a 8, now I'm happy to dunk away all 8 but obviously I have to wear the fat increase.
Now I know willpower and all that Jazz comes into it, but if I could buy a packet of 4 I would. But they just don't make them in single people sizes....
Would you want for smaller packet size options in shops |
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By *bi HaiveMan
over a year ago
Forum Mod Cheeseville, Somerset |
Portion sizes are bullshit.
I ate a 'serves 6' cheesecake fro. Aldi yesterday and didn't need help.from 5 others.
'Share Bag' or 'family size' on a packet of crisps, haribos, chocolates or anything else? Yeah right.
I know people who buy bulk bags and then make individual portion sizes to spread them out.
Then they eat two or three at a time.
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"Portion sizes are bullshit.
I ate a 'serves 6' cheesecake fro. Aldi yesterday and didn't need help.from 5 others.
'Share Bag' or 'family size' on a packet of crisps, haribos, chocolates or anything else? Yeah right.
I know people who buy bulk bags and then make individual portion sizes to spread them out.
Then they eat two or three at a time.
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I'm like you, they're more like a one person portion  |
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I would love to think that the solution was that simple but for a large number of products, the portion sizes have been steadily decreasing for a number of years but obesity has only gotten worse. |
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I think packages or portions size have very little or almost nothing to do.
I relate it more to other factors like not having a fast metabolism, stress, health condition that can lead to obesity, ingredients that they are in the recipe , lack of exercise, balanced diet , opting for high calories drinks, same as food etc .
I myself i live alone, because i have a fast metabolism, my diet is based in everything they tell you to not touch   |
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Possibly a little for some. Personally I will eat what I want wether it's half or two packets. Also as others said, some portions for one are already ridiculously small, more of an appetiser than a meal |
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If the cause of a person's obesity is overeating then available portion size will contribute to it along with the easy availability of brown food delivered to your door etc.
Smaller packs wouldn't cost proportionately less unfortunately because a lot of the associated costs would remain the same. If they were available would people buy them? |
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"If the cause of a person's obesity is overeating then available portion size will contribute to it along with the easy availability of brown food delivered to your door etc.
Smaller packs wouldn't cost proportionately less unfortunately because a lot of the associated costs would remain the same. If they were available would people buy them? "
I'd just eat more portions if they were smaller, you'd have to make impossible for people to buy more than a certain amount by having some type of card system that would only allow so much over a period of time |
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This is another reason we buy ingredients - not processed foods.
It forces us to cook meals from scratch rather than reach for packets and boxes.
It takes more time but we prioritise it and are healthier for it. Also saves money. |
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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
East London |
If I want something I don't look to see how much each individual item in a pack costs.
I'd buy two packs of four if I knew I would eat more than four.
Larger packs aren't meant for one person, are generally cheaper and are meant for families. They shouldn't be penalised because greedy bastards can't control their eating.
*I am said greedy bastard at times* |
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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
East London |
I have three packs of biscuits in my cupboard at the moment.
I'll have a couple in the morning to take my Ibuprofen/Naproxen with and occasionally a couple at night with a cup of tea.
I've found if I eat more proper food I don't reach for the sugary stuff.
The Government should realise it's people who are responsible for their weight, not the food available. And Jamie Oliver needs to fuck off and work on not running his restaurants at a profit. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Ask an athlete how many packets of biscuits they eat
And there’s the answer to the question. "
They would say 0. And then the OP would say "What the fuck, that wasn't what I initially asked  " |
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