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Tuesday, 12/29/2009 9:36:40 PM

Tuesday, December 29, 2009 9:36:40 PM

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Food Apps For Mobile Devices May Fuel Eating Disorders
WJBF-TV - Randy Key - ?5 hours ago?
The smart phone applications that help find restaurants, identify songs, and even read bar codes, may be fueling eating disorders. By Randy Key UNDATED—The ...

http://www2.wjbf.com/jbf/news/science/article/food_apps_for_mobile_devices_may_fuel_eating_disorders/47752/

UNDATED—The smart phone applications that help find restaurants, identify songs, and even read bar codes, may be fueling eating disorders.

Some doctors say “apps” that help people count calories and manage their weight may trigger obsessive behaviors.

The doctors fear technology based software can provide a smokescreen for people to convince themselves what they’re doing is healthy.