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You can probably eat more Christmas cookies than you think - just take a look at the calorie guidelines

  • Written by Patricia Smith, Professor of Economics, University of Michigan
Go ahead Santa, take a cookie without guilt.sherwood/Shutterstock.com

It’s that time of year when cookies, cakes, candy and treats show up at work, home and every place in between.

As researchers who have investigated obesity, people’s body image, and fast food and other nutritional topics we often get questions from people concerned...

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