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It's Not Just Politics. Food Can Stir Holiday Conflict, Too

Lots of families fight over politics at the holiday table. But decisions about which foods to put on the table can also whip up stress and squabbles.
Lots of families fight over politics at the holiday table. But decisions about which foods to put on the table can whip up stress and squabbles, too.

If you're gluten-free, you may turn up your nose at Aunt Betsey's macaroni and cheese. And what if you've got a vegan teenager in the family who'd like the Thanksgiving feast to be turkey-free?

A from the University of Michigan finds that for families with a picky eater

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