Below are just a few examples of how much portion sizes have changed. It’s easy to see how quickly the calories add up.
| Food | Used to be | Now | Calorie Difference |
| Bagel | 3-inch diameter; 140 calories | 6-inch diameter; 350 calories | 210 extra calories |
| Cheeseburger | 333 calories | 590 calories | 275 extra calories |
| Soft Drink | 6.5 oz; 85 calories | 20 oz; 250 calories | 165 extra calories |
| French Fries | 2.4 oz; 210 calories | 6.9 oz; 610 calories | 400 extra calories |
| Pizza (2 slices) | 500 calories | 850 calories | 350 extra calories |
| Muffin | 1.5 oz; 210 calories | 4 oz; 500 calories | 290 extra calories |
