Tag: Holiday eating tips

While a popular statistic suggests the average number of calories consumed by one person on Thanksgiving is 4500, a comprehensive look at the data reveals this number is often an overstatement. The figure, frequently cited from the Calorie Control Council, typically includes a full day of eating, including snacks and drinks, not just the main meal.

According to research from the World Cancer Research Fund, an average Christmas day can contain as many as 7,000 calories when factoring in all meals, snacks, and drinks. The seemingly harmless festive feast is often a massive calorie event, with the core dinner itself holding a significant portion of this total. This article explores how many calories are in an average Christmas dinner and provides a breakdown of the nutritional impact of common dishes.