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How friends can make you fat

Seeded on Mon May 9, 2011 9:58 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

Study: Shared social behaviors, not shared social norms, are more likely to spread obesity among friends

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Comment author avatarC. laut

This isn't surprising whatsoever. Social settings and complacency cause obesity to spread.

I recognize there are a large number of people out there who have medical conditions, but, for those who don't, I have no sympathy.

    Reply#1 - Mon May 9, 2011 10:00 PM EDT
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