Eating is a social activity - this can mean trouble for our waistlines. In fact, new research shows that women tend to eat more when feasting with other females, but not when they dine with men.
Guys, on the other hand, are unaffected by whether they dine with dudes or with the ladies. This doesn't mean men are impervious to buddy-inspired bloat, though. Past studies found that people eat more calories when someone else at the table orders seconds, and that people are more likely to be overweight or obese if they have overweight or obese friends.
The bottom line: Regardless of your gender, your dining companion can impact your weight.
Guys, on the other hand, are unaffected by whether they dine with dudes or with the ladies. This doesn't mean men are impervious to buddy-inspired bloat, though. Past studies found that people eat more calories when someone else at the table orders seconds, and that people are more likely to be overweight or obese if they have overweight or obese friends.
The bottom line: Regardless of your gender, your dining companion can impact your weight.
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