Research regarding obesity and social networks found that ____

a. if a close friend becomes obese, your risk of becoming obese does not change

b. a male's weight has a greater effect on the weight of female friends and sisters than on male friends or brothers
c. a woman's weight has a far greater influence on sisters and girlfriends than on brothers or male friends

d. if a sibling becomes obese, your risk of becoming obese decreases

e. if a spouse loses weight, your risk of becoming obese increases


ANSWER: c

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