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[quote=Anonymous]Create family policy of taking small portions but encouraging second or third helpings for anyone who is hungry, with no restrictions.

In our house, whoever made dinner will sometimes even plate everyone's dishes before we sit down, and then people can get seconds themselves as they see fit. Not only does this minimize food waste but it also encourages people to eat more variety because they get some of everything on their plate to start.

For treats I would just do fewer single serving treats. Don't get single serving ice cream treats. Buy gallons of ice cream and reinforce the small portion plus seconds rule. Or buy treats like cookies that are easy to portion out. I think treats from take out are wasteful even if someone eats the whole serving, to be honest. Desserts are almost always overpriced at restaurants and poorly portioned (often too big or too small). It's fine if you are actually at a restaurant and it's part of the experience -- we love ordering dessert when out to eat as a family. But ordering desserts through Uber Eats seems like a waste on many levels -- the packaging, the cost of delivery, etc. It's easy to have treats around the house that are easier to portion and just say "no, we don't order desserts with take out, we have things at home already."[/quote]

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