Gender and Food Women and men are associated with different types of foods and portion sizes: Women and men are associated with different types of foods and portion sizes: Men – heavy foods like meat and potatoes; large portions Men – heavy foods like meat and potatoes; large portions man-sized meals man-sized meals Foods that 'stick to your ribs' Foods that 'stick to your ribs' Women – light foods like chicken and salads; small portions; sweets Women – light foods like chicken and salads; small portions; sweets Dainty Dainty Creative and intricate preparation and presentation Creative and intricate preparation and presentation