Portion Distortion

Information from US Department of Health and Human Services

Compiled By Martina Tayek, Resident Advisor at Bowling Green State University

Coffee20 Years Ago

Coffee(with whole milk and sugar)

8 ounces, 45 calories

Today

Mocha Coffee(with steamed whole milk and

mocha syrup)

??? calories

A standard cup of coffee 20 years ago was 8 ounces and had 45 calories. How many calories do you think

are in today's coffee?

100 350 450

Today's 16 ounce cup of coffee has 350 calories. This is 305 calories more than a

cup of coffee 20 years ago.

Keep in mind that many of today's coffee drinks have a lot of added sugar, milk and syrup which increase the calories. It is best to stick with plain coffee and add your own milk and

sweetener or ask for sugar free syrup.

Now guess how long you will have to walk in order to burn those extra 305 calories?*

2 hours and 15 minutes 1 hour and 20 minutes

3 hours

If you walk approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, you

will burn 305 calories*

*Based on a 130-pound person.

Muffin20 Years Ago

Blueberry Muffin

210 calories, 1.5 ounces

Today

Blueberry Muffin

??? calories

A muffin 20 years ago was 1.5 ounces and had 210 calories. How many calories do you think are in a muffin today?

320 400 500

Today's 5 ounce muffin has 500 calories. This is 310

calories more than muffin 20 years ago

Now guess how long you will have to vacuum in order to burn those

extra 310 calories?*

30 minutes 2 hours

1 hour and 30 minutes

If you vacuum for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes you will burn

310 calories.*

*Based on a 130-pound person.

Pizza20 Years Ago

2 Pepperoni Pizza slices

500 calories

Today

2 Large Pepperoni Pizza slices

??? calories

Two slices of pepperoni pizza 20 years ago had 500 calories. How many calories do you think are in

today's large pizza slices?

1,200 850 1,000

Today, 2 large pizza slices total 850 calories. This is 350 calories more than pizza 20

years ago.

How long will have to play golf (while walking and carrying clubs) in order to burn the extra 350

calories?*

3 hours 1 hour 2 hours

If you play golf (while walking and carrying your clubs) for 1 hour, you

will burn 350 calories.*

*Based on a 130-pound person.

Chicken Caesar Salad20 Years Ago

390 calories, 1 1/2 cups

Today

??? calories

A chicken Caesar salad had 390 calories 20 years ago. How many calories do you think are in today's chicken Caesar salad??

790 520 650

Today, a 3 cup chicken Caesar salad has 790 calories. This is 400 more calories more than Caesar salads 20 years ago.

Ordering dressing on the side and only using half will help cut a lot of calories.

How long will have to walk the dog in order to burn the extra

400 calories?*1 hour 20 minutes

2 hours 3 hours

If you walk the dog for 1 hour and 20 minutes, you will burn 400 calories.*

*Based on a 130-pound person.

Popcorn20 Years Ago

270 calories, 5 cups

Today

??? calories

A box of popcorn had 270 calories 20 years ago. How many calories do you think are in today's tub of

popcorn?

520 820 630

Today, a tub of popcorn has 630 calories. This is 360 more

calories than a portion 20 years ago.

How long will have to do water aerobics in order to burn the extra 360 calories?*

2 hours 30 minutes

1 hour and 15 minutes

If you do water aerobics for 1 hour and 15 minutes, you will

burn 360 calories.*

*Based on a 130-pound person.

Cheesecake20 Years Ago

260 calories, 3 ounces

Today

??? calories

A slice of cheesecake was 260 calories 20 years ago. How many calories do you think are in today's large

portion of cheesecake?

830 640 900

Today, a large piece of cheese cake has about 640 calories. This is 380

more calories more than regular slices of cheesecake 20 ago.

Desserts are often large enough for two or three people. Order one dessert and share it.

How long will have to play tennis in order to burn the extra 380 calories?*

3 hours 55 minutes 15 minutes

If you play tennis for 55 minutes, you will burn 380

calories.*

*Based on a 130-pound person.

Chocolate Chip Cookie20 Years Ago

55 calories, 1 1/2 diameter

Today

??? calories

A cookie was 55 calories 20 years ago. How many calories do you think are in today's large cookies?

275 100 400

Today, a large cookie has about 275 calories. This is 220 more calories more than a cookie 20

years ago.

How long will have to wash the car in order to burn the extra

220 calories?*1 hour and 15 minutes

30 minutes 2 hours and 10 minutes

If you wash the car for 1 hour and 15 minutes, you

will burn 220 calories.*

*Based on a 130-pound person.

Chicken Stir Fry20 Years Ago

435 calories, 2 cups

Today

??? calories

Chicken stir fry was 435 calories 20 years ago. How many calories do you think are in today's common

portion of chicken stir fry?

625 550 865

Today, chicken stir fry is often 865 calories. This is 430 more calories more than a portion of chicken stir fry 20 years ago.Often restaurant entrees are large enough for

two people. Share an entree with a friend or eat half and take the rest home.

How long will have to do aerobic dance in order to burn

the extra 430 calories?*3 hours

1 hour and 5 minutes 2 hours and 10 minutes

If you do aerobic dance for 1 hour and 5 minutes, you will

burn 430 calories.*

*Based on a 130-pound person.

Submitted by Martina Tayek, Resident Assistant,

Bowling Green StateUniversity