Do You Know How Food Portions Have Changed In 20 Years?

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Do You Know How Food Portions HaveChanged in 20 Years?National Heart, Lung, and Blood InstituteObesity Education Initiative

BAGEL20 Years Ago140 calories3-inch diameterTodayHow many caloriesare in this bagel?

BAGEL20 Years Ago140 calories3-inch diameterToday350 calories6-inch diameterCalorie Difference: 210 calories

Maintaining a Healthy Weight is a Balancing ActCalories In Calories OutHow long will you have to rake leaves in order toburn the extra 210 calories?**Based on 130-pound person

Calories In Calories OutIf you rake the leaves for 50 minutes you willburn the extra 210 calories.**Based on 130-pound person

CHEESEBURGER20 Years Ago333 caloriesTodayHow many calories arein today’s cheeseburger?

CHEESEBURGER20 Years AgoToday333 calories590 caloriesCalorie Difference: 257 calories

Maintaining a Healthy Weight is a Balancing ActCalories In Calories OutHow long will you have to lift weightsin order to burn the extra 257 calories?**Based on 130-pound person

Calories In Calories OutIf you lift weights for 1 hour and 30 minutes,you will burn approximately 257 calories.**Based on 130-pound person

SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS20 Years Ago500 calories1 cup spaghetti with sauceand 3 small meatballsTodayHow many calories doyou think are in today'sportion of spaghetti andmeatballs?

SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS20 Years Ago500 calories1 cup spaghetti with sauceand 3 small meatballsToday1,025 calories2 cups of pasta with sauceand 3 large meatballsCalorie Difference: 525 calories

Maintaining a Healthy Weight is a Balancing ActCalories In Calories OutHow long will you have to houseclean in orderto burn the extra 525 calories?**Based on 130-pound person

Calories In Calories OutIf you houseclean for 2 hours and 35 minutes,you will burn approximately 525 calories.**Based on 130-pound person

FRENCH FRIES20 Years AgoToday210 Calories2.4 ouncesHow many calories are intoday’s portion of fries?

FRENCH FRIES20 Years Ago210 Calories2.4 ouncesCalorie Difference: 400 CaloriesToday610 Calories6.9 ounces

Maintaining a Healthy Weight is a Balancing ActCalories In Calories OutHow long will you have to walk leisurely inorder to burn those extra 400 calories?**Based on 160-pound person

Calories In Calories OutIf you walk leisurely for 1 hour and 10 minutesyou will burn approximately 400 calories.**Based on 160-pound person

SODA20 Years Ago85 Calories6.5 ouncesTodayHow many calories arein today’s portion?

SODA20 Years Ago85 Calories6.5 ouncesToday250 Calories20 ouncesCalorie Difference: 165 Calories

Maintaining a Healthy Weight is a Balancing ActCalories In Calories OutHow long will you have to work in the garden toburn those extra calories?**Based on 160-pound person

Calories In Calories OutIf you work in the garden for 35 minutes,you will burn approximately 165 calories.**Based on 160-pound person

TURKEY SANDWICH20 Years AgoToday320 caloriesHow many calories are intoday’s turkey sandwich?

TURKEY SANDWICH20 Years AgoToday320 calories820 caloriesCalorie Difference: 500 calories

Maintaining a Healthy Weight is a Balancing ActCalories In Calories OutHow long will you have to ride a bike in order toburn those extra calories?**Based on 160-pound person

Calories In Calories OutIf you ride a bike for 1 hour and 25 minutes,you will burn approximately 500 calories.**Based on 160-pound person

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FRENCH FRIES 20 Years Ago Today 210 Calories 2.4 ounces How many calories are in today's portion of fries? 610 Calories 6.9 ounces Calorie Difference: 400 Calories FRENCH FRIES 20 Years Ago Today 210 Calories 2.4 ounces. How long will you have to walk leisurely in order to burn those extra 400 calories?*