Calorie-Tracking Apps May Not Help You Lose Weight

Millions of Americans use smartphone apps that help them track how many calories they consume each day, but a new study finds that people who used a popular one after their doctor recommended it did not lose any weight. The study doesn't conclusively debunk the idea of using such apps as weight-loss tools. Some participants were barely overweight in the first place, and their level of motivation varied, the researchers noted, and they added that they believe MyFitnessPal is fine as a calorie counter for people who are willing to use it. http://consumer.healthday.com/health-technology-information-18/cellphone-health-news-729/calorie-tracking-smartphone-apps-may-not-help-you-lose-weight-693795.html?related=true&utm_expid=38353063-2.r5ETjFV6SrG5_xobVbsyDw.1