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