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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