Gain holiday eating tips, not pounds, in this Web chat

Thanksgiving and holiday eating don’t mean packing on five to 10 pounds. Studies find the weight gain to be more modest, about a pound in most folks, but one study says it may be higher among those who are overweight or obese.

Join an hour-long live Web chat starting at 9 a.m. PST with weight-loss specialist Dr. Thomas Clark to gain some tips on healthful eating over the holidays. The Newport News Daily Press sponsors this chat that’s also archived at the paper’s website in case you miss it.

Until then, here are some myths/truths about holiday weight gain to review from Consumer Reports’ Health Blog. And here’s more from HealthKey.com on the healthy side of Thanksgiving.