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Article: Do You Really Need to Diet on Super Bowl Sunday?
- Article from:
- U.S. News & World Report
- Article date:
- January 29, 2009
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Byline: Katherine Hobson
After receiving some news releases telling sports fans how many calories are in buffalo wings and advising them to "eat like an athlete" on Super Bowl Sunday, I was mildly fed up. Yes, I know Americans are already fat. Sure, I realize that cut-up veggies and hummus are a more nutritious option than nachos and sour cream dip. And clearly, sitting on the sofa making rude comments about the commercials won't burn as many calories as a quick outdoor jog during halftime. But I did the math: Even if you put away 1,000 or 2,000 extra calories on top of your normal intake, you can probably compensate for that with diet and exercise in the ...