Reduce America's weight problem by offering smaller portions http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/1035-Reduce-America-s-weight-problem Why don't restaurants/eateries reduce the size of portions and also reduce prices? I've talked to MANY people who support this idea, and indicate they would gladly take their business there. I'm convinced that such practices add to America's obesity problem. Such a menu revision could be touted & advertised as helping to correct America's problem with being overweight & out of shape. This would not only benefit businesses with reduced overhead & increased sales, but also increase their "goodwill" for their helpful efforts at correcting a BIG national problem. migdalah commented on Reduce America's weight problem by offering smaller portions Why don't restaurants/eateries reduce the size of portions and also reduce prices? I've talked to MANY people who support this idea, and indicate they would gladly take their business there. I'm convinced that such practices add to America's obesity problem. Such a menu revision could be touted & advertised as helping to correct America's problem with being overweight & out of shape. This would not only benefit businesses with reduced overhead & increased sales, but also increase their "goodwill" for their helpful efforts at correcting a BIG national problem. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 21:23:33 -0600 comment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/1035-Reduce-America-s-weight-problem#comment5395 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/1035-Reduce-America-s-weight-problem#comment5395 outofusernames advised on Reduce America's weight problem by offering smaller portions I think your idea is great in theory (just like communism:P) The only problem it's kind of counter productive to the business because they personally don't give (insert swear word of choice) about how fat we are, only that we keep eating there and lots. Our entire consumerist system revolves around deals for buying more... I just don't think it wouldm work unfortunately.... I think education is the most powerful thing and we're on our way with that. Subway has more franchises than any other fast food restaurant in the world ever since that dude lost a 1000 pounds on the sub diet. Anyways, I digress.... Good idea once again. Keep thinking:) Mon, 28 Jan 2008 03:12:20 -0600 advice http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/1035-Reduce-America-s-weight-problem#advice325 http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/rss/1035-Reduce-America-s-weight-problem#advice325