Call to fight obesity with standard portions of fish and chips

The video discusses the difficulty in determining the calorie content of fish and chips due to the lack of standard portion sizes. A survey by Seafish reveals significant variability in portion sizes, with some fish portions ranging from less than 100 grams to over 550 grams, and chip portions from 100 to nearly 800 grams. Over a third of consumers would prefer smaller portions if available. Nutritionists suggest that standardizing portion sizes and providing more nutritional information could help address obesity, allowing consumers to make informed dietary choices.

Why is it difficult to determine the calorie content of a regular fish and chips portion?

• Because there is no standard size for a regular portion.

• Because the ingredients used are always different.

• Because fish and chips are always cooked differently.

• Because the cooking oil varies greatly.

According to the Seafish survey, what percentage of consumers would prefer smaller portions if available?

• Less than 10%

• Over 1/3

• Over 50%

• Exactly 25%

What is the difference in weight between two portions of fish from shops 50 meters apart?

• Around 5%

• Around 13%

• Around 25%

• Around 20%

What do nutritionists believe could help tackle obesity in relation to fish and chips?

• Providing standard sizes and nutritional information.

• Offering more vegetarian options.

• Increasing the price of larger portions.

• Reducing the amount of salt used.

What is the potential benefit of knowing the calorie and fat content of fish and chips?

• It guarantees the portion size is always the same.

• It ensures the fish is always fresh.

• It helps consumers incorporate it into their weekly diet.

• It allows consumers to choose the cheapest option.