Whether you root for the Denver Broncos or the Carolina Panthers during Super Bowl 50 — or just like watching the big game and the ads — food and drink are certain to be a major component of the day.

According to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), it's the second-highest day of food consumption in the United States, right behind Thanksgiving.

It can also be a long day of partying, with guests arriving early to have some refreshments before coverage starts. And the game is sure to be a long one, when you factor in commercial breaks and the half-time show.

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Rosalie Donlon is the editor in chief of ALM's insurance and tax publications, including NU Property & Casualty magazine and NU PropertyCasualty360.com. You can contact her at [email protected].