J Acad Nutr Diet December 2021 PMID 34427188

Introducing Dietary Self-Monitoring to Undergraduate Women via a Calorie Counting App Has No Effect on Mental Health or Health Behaviors: Results From a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Samantha L Hahn, Niko Kaciroti, Daniel Eisenberg, Heidi M Weeks, Katherine W Bauer, Kendrin R Sonneville

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The overall tone of the discussions reflects a cautious yet reassuring attitude towards calorie counting, with phrases like 'no significant effect,' 'not increase risk,' and 'shows little cause for concern,' which illustrate scientific legitimacy and reassurance. Some comments, such as 'Für Leute, die Tendenzen zu Essstörungen aufweisen, kann Tracken schädlich sein,' raise concerns about vulnerable populations, adding depth to the conversation. The tone balances factual summaries with personal considerations, contributing to a moderate but engaged discourse on the article's implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree with the study's findings that calorie tracking does not increase disordered eating risk, with some emphasizing the safety or neutrality of calorie counting especially for those without tendencies towards eating disorders.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, highlighting the relevance of the research for understanding mental health and health behaviors among college women, although some comments are brief and informational.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many posts delve into nuances of the research, referencing various perspectives and evidence, indicating a significant level of thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest that these discussions could influence perceptions about dieting tools and mental health, though it remains primarily supportive rather than transformative.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that introducing a calorie counting app to college women with low risk of eating disorders did not increase their risk of developing eating disorders or negatively impact their mental health and health behaviors.
  • Participants used the app consistently, but there were no significant changes in their eating disorder risk, anxiety, depression, body satisfaction, quality of life, nutritional intake, physical activity, or screen time after one month.
  • Overall, the research suggests that short-term dietary self-monitoring with a popular app is safe for college women at low risk for eating disorders and does not have harmful effects on their mental or behavioral health.

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Gino Singh
@ginosingh_ · X

Für Leute, die Tendenzen zu Essstörungen aufweisen, kann Tracken schädlich sein. Für Leute, die keine solchen Tendenzen aufweisen, scheint es problemlos zu sein. Kalorienzählen direkt führt also wohl nicht zu Essstörungen. https://t.co/CnC0akvRbz

May 28, 2024 · 9 likes · 34,501 followers View post →
Shaun Ward
@MyNutritionSci · X

@RPuddick Available prospective evidence (although scarce) shows little cause for concern for calorie tracking and eating disorder risk and other markers of mental health. https://t.co/pxusVqh1bH

Oct 20, 2022 · 6 likes · 2,383 followers View post →
Dawna Mughal PhD RDN
@DawnaMughalPhD · X

Introducing Dietary Self-Monitoring to Undergraduate Women via a Calorie Counting App Has No Effect on Mental Health or Health Behaviors: Results From a Randomized Controlled Trial https://t.co/qBP57RmqvE

Nov 18, 2021 · 1 like · 2,159 followers View post →
DrDavidCabrera
@DrDavidCabrera · X

Aquí el estudio

Nov 15, 2023 · 23,848 followers View post →
Winson Tang
@winsontang · X

Dietary self-monitoring (Calorie Counting) doesn't increase eating disorder risk https://t.co/1L4VpvFYyP https://t.co/J7CDSB193u

Jan 19, 2022 · 9,028 followers View post →
Angsuman Chakraborty ✪
@angsuman · X

Dietary self-monitoring (Calorie Counting) doesn't increase eating disorder risk https://t.co/40eNo8J1hL

Jan 22, 2022 · 7,506 followers View post →

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Gino Singh
@ginosingh_ · X

Für Leute, die Tendenzen zu Essstörungen aufweisen, kann Tracken schädlich sein. Für Leute, die keine solchen Tendenzen aufweisen, scheint es problemlos zu sein. Kalorienzählen direkt führt also wohl nicht zu Essstörungen. https://t.co/CnC0akvRbz

May 28, 2024 · 9 likes · 34,501 followers View post →
DrDavidCabrera
@DrDavidCabrera · X

Aquí el estudio

Nov 15, 2023 · 23,848 followers View post →
panopticon
@jediporkchop1 · X

@SolitudinarianA https://t.co/1LcLHMoUuw heres an RCT showing that undergrad women did not develop eating disorders when told to count calories. This is fine.

Feb 4, 2023 · 110 followers View post →
Shaun Ward
@MyNutritionSci · X

@RPuddick Available prospective evidence (although scarce) shows little cause for concern for calorie tracking and eating disorder risk and other markers of mental health. https://t.co/pxusVqh1bH

Oct 20, 2022 · 6 likes · 2,383 followers View post →
Fiona Quigley
@FionaQuigs · X

Introducing Dietary Self-Monitoring to Undergraduate Women via a Calorie Counting App Has No Effect on Mental Health or Health Behaviors: Results From a Randomized Controlled Trial https://t.co/Hoial4mj30

Jul 29, 2022 · 4,323 followers View post →
ChadSt.
@ChadRoad · X

@lizzywol I think what confuses people is that people with disordered eating often count calories and are on some sort of diet, but the little direct evidence we have says that measuring food intake probably doesn't cause disordered eating. https://t.co/inxTcmSAo8

Jan 26, 2022 · 620 followers View post →
Angsuman Chakraborty ✪
@angsuman · X

Dietary self-monitoring (Calorie Counting) doesn't increase eating disorder risk https://t.co/40eNo8J1hL

Jan 22, 2022 · 7,506 followers View post →
ICYMI HN
@icymihn · X

Calorie Counting App Has No Effect on Mental Health or Health Behaviors https://t.co/GwBpDh2pej comm: https://t.co/OcEGdRmK0s

Jan 20, 2022 · 268 followers View post →
Bernie Simon
@Jinzang · X

Study finds that dietary self-monitoring by undergraduate women via MyFitnessPal for 1 month did not alter health behaviors including dietary intake. https://t.co/sLKexQuHF7

Jan 20, 2022 · 442 followers View post →
Hacker News 50
@betterhn50 · X

Dietary self-monitoring (Calorie Counting) doesn't increase eating disorder risk https://t.co/VhaVh79pdE (https://t.co/PebRL1yFSD)

Jan 20, 2022 · 1,780 followers View post →
Don Robinson
@greentechdon · X

RT @Presbot1: Dietary self-monitoring (Calorie Counting) doesn't increase eating disorder risk https://t.co/GXYqkbZHq0 #technews #chatbots…

Jan 20, 2022 · 1 share · 4,918 followers View post →
Presbot
@Presbot1 · X

Dietary self-monitoring (Calorie Counting) doesn't increase eating disorder risk https://t.co/GXYqkbZHq0 #technews #chatbots #automation #AI #ML

Jan 19, 2022 · 1 share · 88 followers View post →
Hacker News 20
@betterhn20 · X

Dietary self-monitoring (Calorie Counting) doesn't increase eating disorder risk https://t.co/7C7QPPxZgP (https://t.co/7XH7s9qcSB)

Jan 19, 2022 · 2,361 followers View post →
HackerNewsTop10
@HackerNewsTop10 · X

Dietary self-monitoring (Calorie Counting) doesn't increase eating disorder risk Link: https://t.co/Ab9enUiRwE Comments: https://t.co/QCC7YV3v6S

Jan 19, 2022 · 799 followers View post →
Winson Tang
@winsontang · X

Dietary self-monitoring (Calorie Counting) doesn't increase eating disorder risk https://t.co/1L4VpvFYyP https://t.co/J7CDSB193u

Jan 19, 2022 · 9,028 followers View post →
HN Front Page
@hn_frontpage · X

Dietary self-monitoring (Calorie Counting) doesn't increase eating disorder risk L: https://t.co/VxWu3184j6 C: https://t.co/55RHFEGK7b

Jan 19, 2022 · 2,542 followers View post →
Dawna Mughal PhD RDN
@DawnaMughalPhD · X

Introducing Dietary Self-Monitoring to Undergraduate Women via a Calorie Counting App Has No Effect on Mental Health or Health Behaviors: Results From a Randomized Controlled Trial https://t.co/qBP57RmqvE

Nov 18, 2021 · 1 like · 2,159 followers View post →
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