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