Happy, feel-good holiday seasons start with healthy choices at Thanksgiving, nutrition experts say

Tuesday, November 22, 2011 - 13:31 in Health & Medicine

While most people only gain about a pound of weight during the holiday season, that pound may never come off, increasing the likelihood of becoming overweight or obese and the risk of related health problems, according to a National Institutes of Health study. University of Missouri dietitians recommend families maintain healthy diet and exercise habits during the holiday season beginning with Thanksgiving.

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