Lizzy Pope, University of Vermont (IMAGE) University of Vermont Caption Despite resolutions to eat better and lose weight, people buy the highest amount of food and calories after New Year, according to a new study led by the University of Vermont's Lizzy Pope. Credit Photo by Jeff Clarke/UVM Usage Restrictions With photo credit. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.