2011
DOI: 10.1136/jech.2010.113936
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You are what your friends eat: systematic review of social network analyses of young people's eating behaviours and bodyweight

Abstract: Background This review synthesises evidence regarding associations between young people's social networks and their eating behaviours/bodyweight, and also explores how these vary according to the setting and sample characteristics. Methods A systematic review of cross-sectional and longitudinal observational studies examining the association between measures of young people's social networks based on sociometric data and eating behaviours (including calorific intake) and/or bodyweight. Results There is consist… Show more

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“…The frequency of fast food consumption clusters within groups of boys, as do body image concerns, dieting, and eating disorders among girls. 19 The same is true for tobacco use in that peer pressure is a potent stimulus for smoking initiation. 25 Additional longitudinal research is needed to clarify the degree to which these associations are due to induction, homophily, or environmental factors.…”
Section: Social Network and Childhood Obesitymentioning
confidence: 92%
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“…The frequency of fast food consumption clusters within groups of boys, as do body image concerns, dieting, and eating disorders among girls. 19 The same is true for tobacco use in that peer pressure is a potent stimulus for smoking initiation. 25 Additional longitudinal research is needed to clarify the degree to which these associations are due to induction, homophily, or environmental factors.…”
Section: Social Network and Childhood Obesitymentioning
confidence: 92%
“…Friends may exhibit similar behavior because they are subject to the same environmental constraints or social circumstances, such as neighborhood, school setting, or socioeconomic status. 19 …”
Section: Overview Of Social Networkmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Em revisão sistemática sobre a influência dos amigos no comportamento alimentar e peso corporal, FLETCHER et al, (2011) encontraram evidências consistentes de que os amigos da escola têm comportamento alimentar e índice de massa corporal similares, com maior associação entre aqueles com sobrepeso. O consumo de fast-food foi encontrado entre os grupos de adolescentes do sexo masculino e preocupação com a imagem corporal, prática de dieta e transtornos alimentares entre os grupos de adolescentes do sexo feminino.…”
Section: Influência Da Mídiaunclassified