Diet and fitness apps linked to problem eating and body image issues

New research has linked the use of diet and fitness apps to problematic eating habits and body image issues, particularly in young people. It highlights the fine line that exists between using these apps for motivation and using them to perpetuate potentially dangerous behaviors.

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Category: Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & Mind

Tags: Fitness, Diet, Body image, Disordered eating, Flinders University


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