Does anyone know what or who determines a serving size for packaged
food? I bought a drink that was 15.2 oz, and it says a serving size
is 8 oz, so there is ABOUT 2 servings per container. Why don't they
just make the bottle 16 oz and be done with it? What is the point of
not making the container an even number of servings? I've noticed
this with other packages and never understood it. I was thinking if
the USDA determined serving size and the company already had packaging
that didn't reflect the serving size then the company might not want
to change the packaging, but I'm guessing it's the company that
determines the serving size. So why would they choose a package size
that didn't reflect the serving size? I don't really want 2.5
servings of food. That's theoretically too much for 2 meals and not
enough for three if I'm following the recommendations. I realize a
serving size is whatever the company thinks a normal person should
reasonably eat or drink in 1 meal, which is fine, if subjective, but
they should change the package size to reflect that, IMO. I realize
I've spent too much time thinking about this, so I'll get off my
soapbox now. I know, if this is my greatest concern in life then I've
got it pretty good, etc. etc. But I thought I would throw this out
there to see if anyone had any insight. Thanks.
