Portion Balance Coalition Research
In early 2018, a Delphi study designed and administered by public health researchers at CUNY resulted in a Collaboration Roadmap with an article published in spring 2019.
In 2019, the Portion Balance Coalition and National Consumers League commissioned a national survey with 4,700 participants, age 18 and over to understand consumer understanding of portions and portion-related behaviors. The report, Addressing the Obesity Epidemic Through Portion Balance: A National Study on Portion Awareness and Attitudes can be found HERE.
Research & Reports
There has been extensive scientific research and reports conducted on the topic of portions and on obesity prevention in general. Below are a number of links to research that the PBC has referenced to inform its strategic plan and informs its continued work.
Consumer Behavior:
Consumer Attitude and Behaviour Towards Food Waste
Why is changing health-related behaviour so difficult?
Obesity Research:
Personal Responsibility and Obesity: A Constructive Approach to a Controversial Issue
Portions Research:
Chef’s Opinions of Restaurant Portion Sizes
The Effect of Mindful Restaurant Eating Intervention on Weight Management in Women
Mitigating the Health Risks of Dining Out: The Need for Standardized Portion Sizes in Restaurants
Potential Moderators of the Portion Size Effect
What is the role of portion control in weight management?
Reports:
Portion size of pre-packaged food and drink and consumption behaviour, August 2012
Tools
The Portion Balance Coalition held workshops in fall 2018 to develop Consumer Experience Maps representing four Millennial personas.