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ob0001rfc1.6 | (1) (1) | UKCO2019

Plate size and food consumption: A pre-registered experimental study in a general population sample

Kosīte Daina , Konig Laura , De-loyde Katie , Lee Ilse , Pechey Emily , Clarke Natasha , Maynard Olivia , Morris Richard , Munafo Marcus , Marteau Theresa , Hollands Gareth

Background: There is considerable uncertainty regarding the impact of tableware size on food consumption. Most existing studies have used small and unrepresentative samples and have not followed recommended procedures for randomised controlled trials, leading to increased risk of bias. In the first pre-registered study to date, we examined the impact on consumption of using larger versus smaller plates for self-served food. We also assessed impact on the underlying meal micro-...