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Giving a tween a smartphone may increase the risk of body image issues and unhealthy eating - CNN

Published by CNN By Amanda Schupak · 25 September 2026 at 18:00
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Giving a tween a smartphone may increase the risk of body image issues and unhealthy eating - CNN
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Kids who have their own smartphones at age 12 are more likely to develop eating disorder symptoms than those who don’t, according to a new study.

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