QUOTE(De_Luffy @ Feb 4 2016, 11:56 PM)
not your regular cup size but more like quarter cup in regular term
Oh that's normal portion, correct.
QUOTE(tinarhian @ Feb 5 2016, 12:15 AM)
Did you know that rice is high in carbohydrate? Doesn't even matter if its white or brown.
Rice also has a high glycemic index, which in turn increase your blood sugar levels.
I stopped eating rice since last year. But if my mum cooked Chinese fried rice, then I give in.

Hey don't forget rice fed the entire continent of Asia for thousands and thousands of years

. Our population beat the rest of the world.
In all seriousness, it's all about portioning. Starch is important for energy and rice is one of those cheap starch sources. A lot of hard labourers eat tons of rice to get through the day.
Speaking of rice, there's actually a poll of rice-per-capita consumption around the world. You should check it out.