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Health applications have become a go-to tool among teens and adults to keep track of their fitness, weight loss, sleep, and even menstrual cycles.However, most parents of children between the age group of 8-12, have concerns about the impact of such apps on their tweens, according to the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health at Michigan Medicine.Two-thirds of parents of tweens worry about advertisements with inappropriate content targeting kids and three-fourths agree that having children track what they eat may lead them to become too concerned about their weight or body image.The nationally representative report is based on responses from 832 parents who had at least one child aged 8-12."Health apps are widely used among both adults and teens, but we don't have much information on tween use," said Mott Poll co-director Sarah Clark, M.P.H."There are many considerations for allowing younger children to use these apps, including privacy concerns, exposure to advertisements, and the potential for children to become overly focused on food and weight," Clark noted."We found that parents had mixed opinions on health app use among tweens and recognized both the potential harms and benefits to their child's health," Clark added.Health apps include games that teach about health and devices that track health data, such as calories consumed or burned, exercise intensity, sleep, and other health habits. Many apps allow users to set goals and give feedback on progress, as well as motivational messages or tips to improve health behaviors.Nearly half of parents have used a health app themselves, but just 1 in 20 say their tween is using health apps, according to the report.Despite laws designed to protect children's privacy online, research has also shown that many apps contain advertising, collect and share personal information without verifying the age of the user or gaining parent consent.Parents should read the fine print on privacy policies when helping their tween choose a health app, and use settings that restrict data sharing, Clark suggestedAnother top concern is that tweens would use apps designed for teens or young adults and that advertising - including content targeting older ages involving alcohol, sexual activity, or other inappropriate content - could reach younger children."Tweens look up to older teens and often want to view content designed for an older age group. It's up to parents to look for information that indicates whether a health app is targeted specifically to younger children," Clark saidBefore tweens begin using a health app that tracks food or calorie intake, experts also recommend parents and children have conversations about what the app is being used for.Parents might also consider using a similar health app for themselves as a way to maintain a dialogue about tracking health data."Research shows that eating disorders can begin during the tween years," Clark says.Clark explained, "Parents should encourage their tween to talk about why they're interested in tracking their food or calorie intake and talk with them about healthy ways to use this information."While the majority of parents also say they want input from their tween's health care provider on using health apps, only 3 per cent have actually talked to a physician about it.( With inputs from ANI )

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