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Holidays by the Numbers
One cup of eggnog has over 300 calories.
Pick up the latest issue of CentsAble Health Magazine for Light and Easy Eggnog, with about 60% fewer calories
THREE - the average person may consume enough fat at a holiday meal to equal three sticks of butter
FOUR slices of skinless roasted turkey have 190 calories and only 6 grams of fat. Enjoy all year
Always remove the skin and choose white meat whenever possible
7 to 8 - pounds the average American gains from Halloween to New Years
Make smart choices now, so your resolutions aren't overwhelming
127 calories burned with 15 minutes of light jogging
Escape scary relatives and head outside
137 calories burned with 30 minutes of raking leaves
195 calories burned with 1 hour of food preparation
56 calories burned watching 1 hour of football
508 calories burned playing 1 hour of flag football
Try playing a quick pick up game before or after you sit down to watch it on TV
26 -- minutes it takes to burn off 1 slice of pie
460 - number of liquid calories the average American consumes per day
Skip the calorie-loaded drinks in favor of more filling, lower calorie options
18-24.9 - BMI of a healthy individual
BMI = ( Weight in Pounds / ( Height in inches x Height in inches ) ) x 703
33.9 - Santa's estimated BMI. This puts him in the obese category (maybe he should leave the cookies alone)
3000 - calories in the average American holiday dinner
Eat a breakfast full of whole grains, protein and fruit
Be active for at least 30 minutes before your holiday dinner
Scan the options before you fill your plate
Remember MyPlate: fill ½ your plate with vegetables, ¼ with lean protein and ¼ with whole grains
