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ea0086p83 | Metabolism, Obesity and Diabetes | SFEBES2022

Examining Smartphone Use During Mealtime and Its Association With Eating Disorders Among Adolescents

Balhara Maria

Background: 38% of teens use social media more than once an hour and 16% use it almost constantly (Rideout, 2018). Even so, the connection between smartphone use and nutrition and eating disorders is understudied and merits further study. Therefore, this study aims to examine the associations between smartphone use and eating disorders among adolescents.Methods: The study enrolled 325 participants aged 14-19 years in Florida, US, with 46% (n=150...