Portion control tools - Do they work in practice?
Project Reference: 01-2018
Status: Ongoing
Commencement Date: January 2019
Project Duration: 15 months
Abstract:
This research project will employ a mixed methods approach to capture both high quality quantitative and qualitative data to assess the acceptability and usability of a simple, easy-to-use, 200ml reusable cup for portion control within the home setting on the island of Ireland (IOI).
The project will provide safefood with a comprehensive overview of the likely use of a 200ml reusable cup as a portion control tool (PCT), the pattern of its use, and the factors that influence these, which will facilitate evidence-based incorporation of such a tool in recent public health campaigns such as the START campaign (safefood).
Principal Contractor(s):
Dr Caomhan Logue, Ulster University
Outputs:
Reports:
safefood (2022) Portion control tools - do they work in practice? (PDF, Opens in a new window)
Poster
Acceptability and usability of a 200ml portion control tool in the family setting on the Island of Ireland (PDF, Opens in a new window)
Campaigns:
Portion control cup
