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WEDNESDAY, Aug. 13, 2003 (HealthDayNews) -- As food portions in restaurants and homes keep growing, so do our waistlines.
More than half the American public are overweight or obese. That increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke and other health problems.
Eating proper portions can help you bring your food intake in line with recommended servings and let you control your weight.
Here are some examples from the August issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource to help you estimate appropriate serving sizes:
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