ITHACA, N.Y., Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Parents wanting to reduce obesity risk of their children -- and food waste -- should consider serving their kids with smaller bowls, U.S. researchers suggest.
Brian Wansink, Koert van Ittersum and Collin Payne, all of Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., served 69 preschoolers sugary cereal in either 8-ounce bowls or 16-oz bowls. Adults poured the sweetened cereal and milk in small increments, continually asking "Is that enough or do you want more?" until the kids indicated they were satisfied with the amount served.