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

BackgroundHealthy 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 continuo...

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Main Authors: Honary, Mahsa, Bell, Beth T, Clinch, Sarah, Wild, Sarah E, McNaney, Roisin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JMIR Publications 2019-06-01
Series:JMIR mHealth and uHealth
Online Access:http://mhealth.jmir.org/2019/6/e14239/