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portion-controlled

American  
[pawr-shuhn-kuhn-trohld, pohr-] / ˈpɔr ʃən kənˌtroʊld, ˈpoʊr- /

adjective

  1. being a standardized portion of food.

    The restaurant uses frozen, portion-controlled entrées.


Example Sentences

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Researchers compared two approaches: a low-fat vegan diet and a portion-controlled diet.

From Science Daily • Feb. 13, 2026

But if I’m going to have a “reward me” and “treat me” and “comfort me,” I want it to be really good and I want it to be portion-controlled.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2023

Other offerings include low or no-sugar options, high-protein products, and portion-controlled products.

From Washington Times • Mar. 8, 2023

Along with compensation, the brand offered free Medifast portion-controlled food products, which are integral to the program, along with the telephone and online consultations with dietitians and nutritionists available to typical Medifast customers.

From New York Times • Dec. 20, 2012

There were portion-controlled snacks and Flossie as fridge keeper.

From Salon • Jul. 22, 2012

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