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How Fitness Apps Contribute to Eating Disorders

How Fitness Apps Contribute to Eating Disorders

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Published: March 13, 2022 by RHJ Producer

Fitness apps can be helpful, but for some people, obsessive meal tracking helped them develop an eating disorder. Experts talk about the slippery slope of the fitness industry, and discuss proper recovery methods.


Guest Information:

  • Dr. Kimberly O’Brien, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Boston Children’s Hospital Female Athlete Program, Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School
  • Dr. Miriam Rowan, Clinical Psychologist, Boston Children’s Hospital Female Athlete Program, Instructor in Psychology, Harvard Medical School
  • Julia Maple, Fitness Influencer

Links for more info:

  • KimberlyOBrien.com
  • Kimberly O’Brien (@khmobrien) on Twitter
  • About Dr. Rowan
  • Miriam Rowan, PsyD | Boston Children’s Hospital
  • @drmiriamrowan | Instagram photos and videos
  • Watch juliam_fit’s Newest TikTok Videos
  • @juliam_fit on Instagram
Program #: 22-11Segment Type: Feature StoriesTopics: Apps| Consumerism| Consumerism and Consumer Safety/Protection| Fitness and Exercise| Internet and Social Media| Mental Health| Nutrition and Diet| Patient Care and Safety| Public Health| Rehabilitation| SmartphonesMedical Conditions: Eating DisordersGuests: Dr. Kimberly O’Brien| Dr. Miriam Rowan| Julia MapleInstitutions & Organizations: Boston Children's Hospital| Female Athlete Program| Harvard Medical School| Harvard UniversityHost: Reed PenceProducers: Jason Dickey| Kristen Farrah
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Since 1992, Radio Health Journal has been bringing listeners useful, verifiable information they can trust and rely on in the fields of medicine, science & technology, research, and the intersection of health & public policy. Both Radio Health Journal and sister show Viewpoints Radio are AURN productions.

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