Nutritionists fret over all-you-can-eat seats

After a recent dinner at a buffet-style restaurant, my husband was complaining of his aching gut. Ironically, an article in the magazine he was reading said that a recent study found that people eat more at buffets, even if they aren't hungry. He groaned a little louder and went to find an antacid.

"All-you-can-eat" are dangerous words in this world of super-sized portions. Sports venues have recently taken the idea and made it their own, however, offering fans all-you-can-eat seats. The tickets cost about 50% more and all the food and drinks (barring alcohol) are "free."

The trend has dietitians worried. Typical stadium fare is far from health food, and sports fans are kicking back cheap hot dogs, popcorn, and giant sodas while they cheer on their favorite team. Though a handful of teams have expanded the menu to include healthier options, such as salad bars, it's more cost effective for venues to provide junk food instead. Maybe they should start offering antacids as well...