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Understanding the Role of Healthy Eating and Fitness Mobile Apps in the Formation of Maladaptive Eating and Exercise Behaviors in Young People.

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Abstract
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Healthy eating and fitness mobile apps are designed to promote healthier living. However, for young people, body dissatisfaction is commonplace, and these types of apps can become a source of maladaptive eating and exercise behaviors. Furthermore, such apps are designed to promote continuous engagement, potentially fostering compulsive behaviors.

Year of Publication
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2019
Journal
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JMIR mHealth and uHealth
Volume
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7
Issue
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6
Number of Pages
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e14239
Date Published
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2019
URL
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https://mhealth.jmir.org/2019/6/e14239/
DOI
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10.2196/14239
Short Title
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JMIR Mhealth Uhealth
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