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[B] The following conclusions are supported by fair evidence:
Excessive television viewing and video-game use are associated with an increased risk of overweight or obesity in children and youth. The impact on obesity may be more significant from television watching than video-game use since the hands are free to consume food. A dose-response effect between time spent watching television and obesity prevalence is suggested.
Television commercials provide a substantial environmental exposure