You can make Thanksgiving a little more inclusive for people of all sizes.

Hosting Thanksgiving is a massive undertaking, and it’s not just the meal preparation that can be daunting. Anticipating strained social interactions and inappropriate language from guests is cause for anxiety, too. In particular, this important annual meal seems to elicit a lot of unnecessary stress around body size and food. If you’ve been dreaming of a getting through November 28 without hearing the phrase “cheat day,” here’s a step-by-step guide to hosting a size-inclusive Thanksgiving.

Check in with guests about seating

Size inclusivity isn’t just about avoiding offensive language, it’s about recognizing that people in different bodies have different needs, and that’s OK. Depending on the number of guests you plan on having, seating can admittedly be tight. Alternatively, maybe your vision includes a perfectly symmetrical table with identical........

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