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What is the relationship between eating out and body weight? (DGAC 2010)Conclusion
Strong and consistent evidence indicates that children and adults who eat fast food are at increased risk of weight gain, overweight and obesity. The strongest documented relationship between fast food and obesity is when one or more fast food meals are consumed per week. There is not enough evidence at this time to similarly evaluate eating out at other types of restaurants and risk of weight gain, overweight and obesity. Grade: Strong Overall strength of the available supporting evidence: Strong; Moderate; Limited; Expert Opinion Only; Grade not assignable
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 What is the relationship between eating out and adiposity in children? What is the relationship between eating out and body weight in adults?Search Plan and Results
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