Penn State Feb 27 2026 At Super Bowl parties, weddings, Independence Day cookouts and Thanksgiving dinners, people celebrate with large spreads of food. When faced with many options, extra food variety increases people's selection of foods, especially calorie-rich foods, which may lead to overeating, according to a new study conducted by researchers in the Penn State Department of Nutritional Sciences.  "This study examined what drives people to overconsume food at a buffet similar to dining