Studies show that 64% of Americans are now in danger of being overweight or obese. The ideal of completely finishing a serving in the United States has now become a bad habit, as food in America is no longer in short supply, and finishing the remainder of a meal is no longer considered crucial. Today, portion sizes have increased considerably, shown by the fact that a serving of french fries today is twice the size of a 1950s serving,  making “cleaning the plate” an unhealthy dietary action.
Statistics reveal that 64% of Americans are now at risk of being overweight or obese. The concept of finishing every last bite in the United States has become a bad habit, as food is no longer plentiful, and completing a meal is no longer viewed as necessary. Currently, portion sizes have increased substantially, shown by the fact that a serving of french fries today is twice the size of a 1950s serving, rendering "eating until one's plate is clean" an unhealthy eating behavior.