On holidays you're likely to eat and overeat between family gatherings，office parties and celebrating with friends．（36）___ Here are some tips to help you enjoy holiday food without completely changing your diet：

1．Switch to small plates．

Not only do smaller dishes fill up faster，but the same size helping looks like more food when it's on a small dish．（37）___ But whatever the size of your plate，it's most important to remember to keep it balanced：half for vegetables，a quarter for grains and a quarter for lean meat．

2．Measure out snakes

Your favorite holiday movie is on．Take a minute to check the nutrition 1abel（标签）and measure out a serving to keep calories in check．Take one popular brand of buttered microwave popcorn for example．（38）___ But the bag contains 2.5servings．Eat the whole thing on your own，and you'll have eaten 425calories．

3．Split an entree（主菜）．

Many restaurants serve far more food than one person needs in a single meal．（39）___Or pack half your entree to go as soon as it's served．Or choose a small-size option，if available

4．Stop eating when you feel satisfied．

You don't have to feel too full，or force yourself to clean your plate，before putting down your fork．（40）___ When you're satisfied，save the rest for leftovers．

A．Share a main dish with a friend．

B．It's important for you to eat more on holidays．

C．Eat slowly and pay attention to feelings of hunger．

D．Studies show we tend to put on a few pounds this time of year．

E．Enjoy an entree slowly by yourself．

F．So you'11be likely to serve yourself less．

G．One serving is about 4cups popped with 170calories．