Health Tip: Control Overeating

(HealthDay News) -- Although most people realize when they''ve had enough and should stop eating, it''s still often difficult to maintain portion control.

The Cleveland Clinic offers these suggestions to help prevent overeating:

• Use a smaller dish, so that it looks like your plate is more full.
• Serve up an appropriate portion, and don''t tempt yourself with seconds.
• Put away leftovers quickly after dinner, and store them in portion-controlled containers. Freeze whatever you don''t want right away.
• Never eat right out of the bag, box or takeout container.
• Put bowls or platters of food away or out of sight during dinner.

-- Diana Kohnle

Last Updated: Sept. 11, 2008

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