Most people tend to overeat at this time of year, with all the parties and family events. Most people also know what they should do to try and moderate their intake. But a periodic reminder can’t hurt.

Here are 10 tips to tackle holiday parties from a past president of the American Dietetic Association and the director of university nutrition at Washington University in St. Louis, Connie Diekman.

“Parties are meant to be enjoyed,” Diekman said in a statement. She point to advanced planning to keep weight gain in check.

+Have a plan so you know which foods you want to eat and which can you do without.
+Don't go to parties hungry because hunger leads to overeating.
+When you get to the party, get a drink and socialize and then scope out the food. Decide on a few items you really want to try and don’t sample throughout.
+Drink sparkling water or club soda with a twist instead of alcohol, or at least drink water between alcoholic drinks.
+Don't hover around the food table so you don’t continue snacking as you chat.
+Pick larger portions of high-fiber, low-calorie foods.
+Pick small portions of the high-calorie favorite foods.
+Eat slowly and savor food to avoid seconds.
+Keep in mind that you’re there to socialize first and not to eat.
+If you over indulge during the four weeks in December, try again during the other 48 weeks of the year.

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