Tip No. 7: Order children’s portions at restaurants

Ordering a child-size entree is a great way to cut calories and keep your portions reasonable. This has become such a popular trend that most servers won’t bat an eye when you order off the kids’ menu. Another trick is to use smaller plates. This helps the portions look like more, and if your mind is satisfied, your stomach likely will be, too.


Reviewed by Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD on February 10, 2016