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Diet and Physical Activity Apps: Perceived Effectiveness by App Users

Diet and Physical Activity Apps: Perceived Effectiveness by App Users

Diet and Physical Activity Apps: Perceived Effectiveness by App Users

Authors of this article:

Qing Wang1 Author Orcid Image ;   Bjørg Egelandsdal1 Author Orcid Image ;   Gro V. Amdam2, 3 Author Orcid Image ;   Valerie L. Almli4 Author Orcid Image ;   Marije Oostindjer1 Author Orcid Image
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