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The Daily Digest: Calorie Counting Apps - Good or Bad?

Vizla Kumaresan, Clinical Psychologist

08-Jul-19 14:00

The Daily Digest: Calorie Counting Apps - Good or Bad?

Calorie counting apps are useful for many people but it could be harmful for those with eating disorders.

Produced by: Lim Sue Ann, Sharmilla Ganesan

Presented by: Lim Sue Ann, Sumitra Selvaraj, Tina Carmillia


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