... . Parents and family have a huge influence of how young siblings or children see their own bodies through direct communication of weight connected attitudes and opinions. Peers have a card in the game of body image as well. Some adolescents view their peers dieting habits, eating schedules and body image and gauge their own after that of their peers. Girls see their peers ... for many adolescents and children causing sedentary lifestyles to develop. These sedentary lifestyles play a role in the rise in obesity with children spending most of their time watching television, playing video g...

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