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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.


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Protein and fiber are her top priorities, and because she juggles work and a family, she’s looking for ready-to-eat, portion-controlled meals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

In contrast, the portion-controlled group experienced no meaningful change.

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

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