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personal relationships and obesity  

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  • Decades of research have documented the ways in which personal relationships, including family ties, friendships, and romantic relationships, can be beneficial to health and well-being. Social networks can provide companionship, foster self-acceptance and esteem, give help and support in times of need, and motivate people to be their best. [Source: Encyclopedia of Obesity; Personal Relationships and Obesity]

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