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Adolescent Peer Influence on Eating Behaviors via Social Media: Scoping Review

Adolescent Peer Influence on Eating Behaviors via Social Media: Scoping Review

Adolescent Peer Influence on Eating Behaviors via Social Media: Scoping Review

Authors of this article:

Alicia Chung1 Author Orcid Image ;   Dorice Vieira2 Author Orcid Image ;   Tiffany Donley2 Author Orcid Image ;   Nicholas Tan3 Author Orcid Image ;   Girardin Jean-Louis2 Author Orcid Image ;   Kathleen Kiely Gouley1 Author Orcid Image ;   Azizi Seixas2 Author Orcid Image
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