Obesity is Contagious – Episode 1004

: Episode 1004 – Gina Grad joins Vinnie for this Sunday School, and the two talk about the study that concludes “obesity is contagious”.

OBESITY IS CONTAGIOUS

• It isn’t contagious like a cold
  • You won’t “catch” obesity
• But, if people around you are eating badly, you’re more likely to eat badly
• We tend to resemble those who are more similar to us
  • Ie – people of the
• Social pressure to eat badly and binge eat
• Try to stay strong and not eat bad food just because your friends are!
• Almost more important for parents to learn
• NSNG is a lifestyle, not a diet
• Social eating can also really be a problem
• If you are addicted to sugar, stay away from those who won’t stop encouraging you to eat it
• If you are going for a playdate or a sleepover, eat before you go so you don’t eat badly!