Eating out does not have to derail your weight-management goals. Restaurant meals, work lunches, family dinners, and social occasions can all fit into a healthy eating pattern. The goal is not to find a mythical restaurant meal that is guaranteed to be “weight-loss friendly.” Instead, focus on the overall combination of food choices, portions, drinks, sauces, frequency, and your eating habits over time. Portion size matters as well as food quality. Restaurant servings can som