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Why we're so bad at counting the calories we eat, drink or burn

  • Written by Kaitlin Woolley, Assistant Professor of Marketing, Cornell University
imageGetting the portions right can be tricky. knape/E+ via Getty Images

People often eat more than usual around the holidays – and this year more than most as the pandemic prompts many to stress eat.

A common way to avoid putting on extra weight is by choosing healthier options with fewer calories per serving. One problem with this strategy is...

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