About ThePortionProject

Our Mission

ThePortionProject exists to provide objective, evidence-based educational content about portion sizes. We explore how portions have changed historically, how culture and commerce shape serving norms, and how our bodies perceive food quantity.

We believe that understanding context—historical, cultural, physiological, and environmental—is valuable. Our goal is not to prescribe what anyone should eat, but to illuminate the complex factors that influence our everyday eating patterns.

We operate as an independent educational resource, not as a commercial service, diet program, or health provider. We are committed to presenting information objectively and transparently.

What We Cover

Historical Context: How portion sizes have evolved over time, influenced by technology, economics, and social change.

Cultural Perspectives: How different cultures and regions approach serving sizes and meal structure, reflecting distinct values and traditions.

Physiological Factors: How our bodies signal hunger and fullness, and the various biological mechanisms involved in satiety.

Environmental Influences: How restaurant design, dishware size, food packaging, and social context shape our eating behavior.

Research and Evidence: We base our content on peer-reviewed studies and publicly available research, cited transparently.

What We Are Not

We are not a diet program. We do not prescribe eating patterns, portion sizes, or dietary approaches.

We are not a health service. We do not provide medical advice, personal recommendations, or professional diagnosis.

We are not a commercial platform. We do not sell products, supplements, meal plans, or services.

We are not making promises. We do not claim that understanding portions will produce specific health outcomes.

If you need personalized dietary guidance or have health concerns, please consult a registered dietitian, nutritionist, or qualified healthcare professional.

Our Approach

Evidence-Based: We rely on published research, historical records, and peer-reviewed studies rather than personal opinion.

Objective: We present information without promoting a particular eating philosophy, diet ideology, or commercial product.

Transparent: We disclose our sources and acknowledge limitations and areas of ongoing scientific debate.

Educational: We explain and describe phenomena rather than advise or prescribe individual actions.

Contextual: We recognize that portion appropriateness depends on individual circumstances—there is no universal "correct" answer.

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing accurate, well-sourced educational content. We respect your intelligence and autonomy. Understanding the context around portion sizes—historical, cultural, physiological, and environmental—can help you think more clearly about your own eating patterns and choices.

We do not aim to influence your personal decisions. Rather, we provide information so you can make informed choices based on your own needs, values, and circumstances.

For any questions or feedback, please contact us.