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Watching TV and Eating Adds Extra CaloriesTV=Overweight
By Mark Stibich, Ph.D., About.com Guide
Updated: March 02, 2007
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Eating in front of the TV will make you overweight. Television programs are designed to entertain you. These shows hold your interest, allowing you to mindlessly eat snacks. Before you know it, hundreds of calories have gone into your body. Never eat in front of the TV.
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