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peer influences on obesity in children  

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  • Peer influences may impact the development of obesity in childhood. Peers can exert influence through their attitudes and behaviors toward food, exercise, and weight status in ways which may promote or, alternatively, discourage healthy behaviors related to eating and physical activity. [Source: Encyclopedia of Obesity; Peer Influences on Obesity in Children]

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