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Portion Control: An American Delicacy

Third world countries don’t know “Portion Control”.  Developed Middle East countries don’t know “Portion Control.  Old European countries don’t know “Portion Control”.

Outside of America, drugs are the most relevant context for the phrase “Portion Control”. Pharmaceutical companies and illegal drug dealers alike say, “Use Portion Control or there will be severe side effects.  Bloating, high blood pressure, fatigue, decreased libido, paranoia, withdrawal.  But, if you are able to exercise ‘Portion Control’, you’ll be okay.”

Why has our food in America become like a drug?