Family, friends, social ties influence weight status in young adults
Tuesday, January 11, 2011 - 12:31
in Psychology & Sociology
Does obesity tend to "cluster" among young adults? And if so, what impact does it have on both their weight and weight-related behaviors? That's what researchers from The Miriam Hospital's Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center set out to answer to better understand how social influences affect both weight status and weight loss intentions in this difficult-to-reach age group.