Eat Behav August 2017 PMID 28214452

Calorie counting and fitness tracking technology: Associations with eating disorder symptomatology.

Courtney C Simpson, Suzanne E Mazzeo

Mentions

27
Peak: 5 in Mar 2019
across 4 sources since May 2018

Extended reach

24,876
potential audience

Total likes

494

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Discussions reflect strong agreement with the article’s findings, noting that calorie counting and fitness trackers can exacerbate eating disorder behaviors, with phrases like 'trigger or exacerbate' and references to 'disordered eating patterns.' The tone combines concern and recognition of the research's importance, illustrating both interest and engagement among participants.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions acknowledge and support the article’s findings linking calorie tracking to disordered eating, with several posts emphasizing its potential risks.

InterestModerate interest

Posts demonstrate a moderate interest, referencing related concepts like dieting behaviors and the health index, indicating curiosity about broader implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some discussions delve into implications and cite specific effects like extreme restricting, showing thoughtful engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

Many posts highlight the significance of the research, stressing its importance for understanding and addressing eating disorders, reflecting a high perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examines how using calorie counting apps and fitness trackers might be linked to eating disorder symptoms among college students, finding that those who use these devices tend to have higher levels of concerns about eating and dietary restraint.
  • The research shows that calorie trackers are associated with increased eating disorder symptoms even when accounting for factors like body mass index, and fitness trackers also show a unique connection to these symptoms.
  • Overall, the findings suggest that while these devices might help some users monitor activity and intake, they could potentially worsen or trigger eating disorder behaviors in others, highlighting a need for caution in their use.

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Christine Byrne, MPH, RD, LDN
@ChristineJByrne · X

2. Calorie counting has been shown to trigger or exacerbate eating disorder behaviors like extreme restricting and "compensating" for food with exercise https://t.co/D3HZplGNAl

Dec 30, 2020 · 12 likes · 5,027 followers View post →
Brett Singer MS,RD,CSSD
@BSinger10 · X

Calorie counting and fitness tracking technology: Associations with eating disorder symptomatology. https://t.co/YqsNp73VUd

Mar 11, 2019 · 8 likes · 6 shares · 2,805 followers View post →
Ⓥ Joyboy the Soyboy
@STOPHEATHERTIME · X

@ScepticalDoctor https://t.co/9cV5VTK3Fh.

Apr 16, 2024 · 1 like · 5,502 followers View post →
Nina Mills
@feelgoodeats · X

RT @feelgoodeats: Calorie counting and fitness tracking technology: Associations with eating disorder symptomatology https://t.co/xoBXWfzBki

Sep 9, 2019 · 1 share · 879 followers View post →
Vancouver Dietitians
@VanDietitians · X

RT @BSinger10: Calorie counting and fitness tracking technology: Associations with eating disorder symptomatology. https://t.co/YqsNp73VUd

Mar 12, 2019 · 6 shares · 738 followers View post →
Jenna Daku
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Jul 29, 2020 · 443 followers View post →

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Ⓥ Joyboy the Soyboy
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@ScepticalDoctor https://t.co/9cV5VTK3Fh.

Apr 16, 2024 · 1 like · 5,502 followers View post →
Robbie Puddick (MSc, RNutr)
@RPuddick · X

@MyNutritionSci Also interesting: https://t.co/1fCXXemg8O So the reverse causation argument is interesting. Warrants further investigation I'd say, but I see consistent associations between calorie counting and patterns of disordered eating.

Oct 21, 2022 · 133 followers View post →
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Nappingisbomb
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@banjorts @AmberMeowMtl @alissarumseyRD Healthy eating index and obesity https://t.co/RWlcullJXT https://t.co/lBywqXksdV https://t.co/87lDsdRMPU https://t.co/MMOlvHezZZ https://t.co/dwR9FhLMSb

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Christine Byrne, MPH, RD, LDN
@ChristineJByrne · X

2. Calorie counting has been shown to trigger or exacerbate eating disorder behaviors like extreme restricting and "compensating" for food with exercise https://t.co/D3HZplGNAl

Dec 30, 2020 · 12 likes · 5,027 followers View post →
Jenna Daku
@jenna_daku · X

https://t.co/371ULJs9d2

Jul 29, 2020 · 443 followers View post →
Nutrition Milk Bar
@nutritionmlkbar · X

RT @nutritionmlkbar: Calorie counting and fitness tracking technology: Associations with eating disorder symptomatology https://t.co/67QSll…

Mar 30, 2020 · 1 share · 83 followers View post →
Nina Mills
@feelgoodeats · X

RT @feelgoodeats: Calorie counting and fitness tracking technology: Associations with eating disorder symptomatology https://t.co/xoBXWfzBki

Sep 9, 2019 · 1 share · 879 followers View post →
Vancouver Dietitians
@VanDietitians · X

RT @BSinger10: Calorie counting and fitness tracking technology: Associations with eating disorder symptomatology. https://t.co/YqsNp73VUd

Mar 12, 2019 · 6 shares · 738 followers View post →
Lauren Parrish
@laurenwparrish · X

RT @BSinger10: Calorie counting and fitness tracking technology: Associations with eating disorder symptomatology. https://t.co/YqsNp73VUd

Mar 12, 2019 · 6 shares · 209 followers View post →
Kristen Grim
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RT @BSinger10: Calorie counting and fitness tracking technology: Associations with eating disorder symptomatology. https://t.co/YqsNp73VUd

Mar 11, 2019 · 6 shares · 252 followers View post →
Łukasz Czerw
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RT @BSinger10: Calorie counting and fitness tracking technology: Associations with eating disorder symptomatology. https://t.co/YqsNp73VUd

Mar 11, 2019 · 6 shares · 67 followers View post →
Brett Singer MS,RD,CSSD
@BSinger10 · X

Calorie counting and fitness tracking technology: Associations with eating disorder symptomatology. https://t.co/YqsNp73VUd

Mar 11, 2019 · 8 likes · 6 shares · 2,805 followers View post →
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