{"id":647,"date":"2012-09-16T09:00:15","date_gmt":"2012-09-16T16:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/safaraf.com\/?p=647"},"modified":"2012-09-14T13:53:27","modified_gmt":"2012-09-14T20:53:27","slug":"article-review-invention-of-a-portion-control-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/safaraf.com\/?p=647","title":{"rendered":"Article Review: Invention of a Portion Control System"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>In my personal endeavours as I train to become a registered dietitian and my interest to learn more about what is being developed to address health, I often read several types of media to gain a perspective of what is catching the public’s eye.\u00a0 Recently, in a Sunday, September 2, 2012 article in the Business section\u00a0the New York Times was an article entitled “A Weight-Loss Strategy From an Unlikely Pair” (see here<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The article\u00a0written by Nicole Laporte shares about a new invention that was\u00a0created by a personal trainer (Steven Kates) and an independent filmmaker (Myles Berkowitz).\u00a0 The invention called “Lifesize” is a weight-loss strategy that aims to make portion control easier.<\/p>\n

We all\u00a0know that portion control is a necessary part of\u00a0approaching what we eat with some balance.\u00a0 You may be aware of one standard\u00a0comparison, ” a deck of cards is equal to one portion of\u00a0meat” however, this aims to make that visualization even easier.<\/p>\n

Using\u00a0what looks a lot like measuring cups and saucers,\u00a0“Lifesize” brings the portion system into a portable and\u00a0user friendly tool.\u00a0 Bowls and cups are labeled conveniently with for example the letters\u00a0“M” meat, “D” dairy, “C”\u00a0carbohydrates referring to major food groups and\/or referenced foods contained in these food groups.\u00a0\u00a0 Additional plastic containers are labeled for\u00a0what may be\u00a0consumed in a typical\u00a0meal such as \u00a0“Liquids” and “B” for baked goods.<\/p>\n

An interesting note about this is that one of the inventors, Mr Berkowitz actually used this methodology for his own successful weight-loss.\u00a0 Rather than focusing on what he ate in detail, he\u00a0placed his attention on the portions he\u00a0ate and found himself successfully loosing 46 pounds.\u00a0 This is the inspiration from which he and Mr Kates who schooled him in the portion sizes chose to collaborate\u00a0for their invention.<\/p>\n

The invention has already found itself in the hands of some doctors and specialist who use\u00a0“Lifesize” to demonstrate to their patients about portion control.\u00a0 Its a tool they have found applicable to\u00a0helping people to gain an understanding of the concepts of\u00a0what is a portion without having to use their imagination.\u00a0 This takes the guessing out of the equation.<\/p>\n

It will be interesting to see how it is further applied and used in the market.\u00a0 I for one would be interested to learn more.\u00a0 An important question that was not answered by the article that I remain curious about is\u00a0what standard of measurement\u00a0were used to develop the portion-control diet system.\u00a0 Do they meet USDA standards?<\/p>\n

What are your thoughts, questions or comments-is this a useful technique for\u00a0weight-loss?<\/p>\n

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