Kristin Reimers, nutrition manager, ConAgra Foods, said: “Multiple studies have shown that right sized portions play a vital role in helping people lose weight. Consumers in our study all reported eating Healthy Choice meals for lunch and/or dinner for 30 days helped them better understand proper portion size.
“This is what makes frozen meals like Healthy Choice so powerful. The food is easy and convenient to prepare, tastes fantastic, takes the guess work out of portion control, and teaches people about proper portions at other meals.”
ConAgra Foods, the maker of Healthy Choices frozen meals, revealed its research at the American Dietetic Association’s Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo held in San Diego (US).
As part of the study, 32 participants between the ages of 25-65 replaced at least 10 meals per week (seven lunches and at least three dinners) with a portion-controlled frozen meal from Healthy Choice.
Participants accompanied the meals with two or three food items, such as salad, skimmed milk and fruit, and were encouraged to increase lifestyle activity and walk up to 150 minutes per week. Participants lost an average of 6lbs and saw their waistlines reduced by about an inch.
Source: ConAgra Foods
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