There's no doubt about it: South Africans are getting fatter by the day. But the problem doesn't merely lie with the food choices we make or our low activity levels. We also need to take note of the way in which we manage our portion sizes and how we eat.

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Discovery has the following tips on managing food and beverage intake: use smaller glasses, cups, plates and serving spoons; read food labels carefully and make informed decisions; share meals with a friend or partner; eat slowly; don't eat in front of the television; and don't serve from the table as this makes it easier to have seconds.

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