While there’s no singular quality that makes a great dinner plate, you know when you have a less-than specimen: It looks cheap, and it chips and scratches easily. Among those that are well made ...

“The average size of a dinner plate has increased from 22cm ... For example, if you’re plating up food for a family, everyone’s portion sizes should be tailored to the individual.

Pederson et al. recently conducted a 6-month randomized controlled trial to determine the efficacy of a portion-control plate in inducing weight loss among patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes.