Should fish and chips portions be smaller?

Next time you go for your fish and chips, you might be able to choose your portion size. Some fish and chips shops in the North East of England have trialled smaller portions only containing 600 calories compared to the usual 1,600. The trial was part of research involving Durham University which looked at using smaller portions to help tackle obesity levels. Portion sizes Working with fish and chips wholesaler, Henry Colbeck, the team produced a smaller box. Around 12 million of the so-called Lite-BITE boxes have now been sold to over 250 shops. The 600 calorie meal in the new boxes meets Government nutritional guidelines for meal sizes. The hope is that this model could act as a template for others in the fast-food sector to follow.
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