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When going out to eat, and before eating, cut the portion in half, place it immediately into a "doggie box".

- Submitted by SUNNYARIZONA 3/26/2010 in Healthy Eating | 3 Comments

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WHISKERSDMS 8/22/2010 10:24:00 PM

Cutting portion in half is a great idea.........I'll start doing this. I do often when I know I'm going out to eat I check nutritional facts prior to going..........especially if I know ahead of time

PAULAGAY 7/22/2010 8:50:00 AM

I started doing this this summer when family came to visit. We always eat out when my parents are here. It really helps!

ACLAYJAR 3/26/2010 2:41:00 PM

To expand, If you can get nutrition facts ahead of time, you can plan which meal and size to buy. I often eat a little more than half at the restaurant for dinner and a little less than half for lunch.

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