On 2013-12-25 17:08:28 +0000, jmcquown said:

> On 12/25/2013 11:57 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>
>>
>> "Gary" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Ophelia wrote:
>>>>
>>>> "Gary" > wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>>> Julie Bove wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> It was a package of Angel Hair that said 8 servings. 3 people ate it
>>>>>> and there is a small amount left but...
>>>>>
>>>>> The "serving size" info written on a package of anything is a joke. I
>>>>> just looked at my one store bought pasta package. Serving size is 2
>>>>> ounces. Give me a break.

Interesting I measure out 4 ounces of pasta for the wife and I when
making it as a side-dish. Please don't give me a break.

>>>>> So 8 servings just for a one pound package
>>>>> of pasta? I don't think so. A one serving should be 1/2 pound or at
>>>>> least 1/3 pound. That would equal 5-8 ounces per serving, not a measly
>>>>> 2 ounces.
>>>>
>>>> Hey! If it worked for her and hers ... what the hell?
>>>
>>> She said that it didn't work for her. Not enough left for DH.
>>
>> Hmmm I didn't see that. I thought she said there would be leftovers for
>> DH!
>>
> Initially she said he didn't want to eat the pasta dish because she
> made too much noise trying to peel the garlic (by shaking it in two
> bowls). She did say she had enough for three with a little left over.
> If there is not enough left for one serving I'd throw the remaining
> pasta away. It's not worth saving.
>
> Serving sizes written on packages are, IMHO, a poor guideline. The FDA
> requires they have some measure so they can list the calories, sodium,
> fat, etc. on the ingredients list. There is no way for a manufacturer
> to know how much or how little a person will want to cook or eat. Key
> word: guideline.

It's interesting to see the nutritional info on snacks like Trisket or
potato chips where they say "Serving size: 3 chips" or some such.

On the other hand with such things as pasta and such, it certainly
depends on whether it constitutes the entire meal, or whether it's a
side-dish, a component in a salad, etc.