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Phone Apps= Eating Disorders?

From MSN-Health & Fitness,  December 28, 2009
By Amanda Gardner

Researchers are concerned about new calorie-tracker phone apps, which can lead teens and young adults to unhealthy eating behavior and obsession with weight loss.

CMCH Director, Dr.Michael Rich argues that this technology, although beneficial for some, can also be a "smokescreen for people to convince themselves and others that what they're doing is healthy."

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