Andy? Andy Rooney? Is that you? Stephanie
On Jan 20, 2008 11:08 PM, Ellen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > > P.S. Campbells is notorious for this btw--chunky chicken noodle soup > is 18.6 oz and a serving is 8 oz, so 2 servings is 16 oz. what do I > need 18.6 oz for? And how did they come up with such a random size > anyway? Campbell's broccoli cheese condensed soup 10.75 oz, 1 serving > is 4 oz, so 2 servings is 8 oz. Servings per container ABOUT 2.5. Who > decided the can should be 10.75 oz? I am determined to get to the > bottom of this racket! > > --- In [email protected], "Ellen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > wrote: > > > > 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. > > > > > >
