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Mc Donald's, Hardees, Arby's, Playstations 1,2,3. X Box 360. Movies, popcorn, Large drinks, no exercise. smoking pot and munchies, poor parenting. Social or parental issues can be a big factor in childhood obesity, but a child could also be overweight for health reasons, like a thyroid problem or mobility issues. Being overweight can also be linked to certain mental issues, such as Pradar-Willi Syndrome, which includes obsession with food as one of its symptoms.

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