Are You Influenced By Your Fat Friends?

“You are what you and your friends eat.”

This is according the lead author (emphasis added) of some absolutely fascinating research looking into the social networks of those who are obese — and how the interesting correlations that exist.

Essentially - whether your friend becomes obese - there is a high chance that you will additionally become obese. The closer the friendship, the higher the chance.

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  • 1 Comment so far

    1. Sophie July 27th, 2007 12:51 am

      Some people can use that as a weak excuse for not eating right but when it comes down to it you decide what goes in your mouth. Respect yourself and you will be fine.

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