ScienceDirect – American Journal of Preventive Medicine : Ice Cream Illusions: Bowls, Spoons, and Self-Served Portion Sizes

People could try using the size of their bowls and possibly serving spoons to help them better control how much they consume. Those interested in losing weight should use smaller bowls and spoons, while those needing to gain weight?such as the undernourished or aged?could be encouraged to use larger ones. Epidemiologic implications are discussed.

お皿が大きいと、アイスクリームもつい盛りすぎてしまう。という実験。