NutriPro Portion Awareness - On the Buffet

Having “eyes bigger than your belly” is a common affliction at self-service buffets, which may lead to over-indulgence and food waste. However, there are some buffet line tactics that can help mitigate waste and guide guests towards a balanced plate.
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A responsible buffet reminds people not to overindulge or be wasteful
The Delboeuf Illusion illustrates how our ability to perceive relative size is easily skewed. Note how the two dark circles, which are exactly the same size, appear different because of the circles framing them.1,2 This may explain why similar portions look larger on small plates and why people tend to overserve themselves on large plates.
Sources:
1Technomic, 2012
2Delboeuf, 1865