: Episode 1004 - Gina Grad joins Vinnie for this Sunday School, and the two talk about the study that concludes "obesity is contagious". PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club 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!