Size of food portions not the enemy in war against diabetes

I refer to the letter “War against diabetes: Offer smaller food portions” (May 13), and wonder why the suggestion was made when customers can already make such requests.

Even if customers do not specify their choices when ordering food, why would sellers serve them larger portions than the norm — by definition — and risk being accused of trying to charge more? Merchants will then risk getting the prepared order rejected without payment.

As an average lean or slim person, I often find the so-called regular servings so tiny — three to five mouthfuls’ of rice or noodles — that I cannot imagine them getting any smaller.

Having recently moved to the United States, I am finally able to receive a decent portion that actually qualifies as a proper and filling meal for the standard lowest price.

Fighting the war against diabetes by reducing one’s intake of sugar, saturated fats and salt is a step in the right direction; picking on serving size is barking up the wrong tree.