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[–] x4740N 6 points 6 months ago (1 children)

These are not a good way to track how much you eat, get a calorie & nutrition tracking app

[–] turmacar 13 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (2 children)

Passive vs active engagement.

These plates are a passive, very visual reminder. A tracker app requires you actively use the app, and not consciously/subconsciously underestimate portions.

Neither is a holistic solution, both require buy-in, each is going to have different effectiveness for different people.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

While it's true that multiple strategies can be helpful, I don't think the tiny "skinny jeans" circle on that plate is anything but a harmful idea.

[–] x4740N 2 points 6 months ago

Portion sizes are not the same across one meal