At the dietitian appointment, the patient is given general information regarding portion size control and specific instructions on how to use a commercially calibrated portion control plate/bowl. The patient receives a handout containing instructions on how to use the plate/bowl along with food suggestions. The patient is instructed to use the plate for their largest meal of the day and encouraged to use the plate/bowl for all meals. The patient is also given a simple log-sheet to document the meals each day for which they used the plate/bowl.