Psychologytoday iconPsychologytodaySep 24, 2026

Research Shows Diet/Exercise Tracking Has Minimal Effects

Does tracking our energy intake and expenditure result in meaningful changes to physical activity, weight, or other health markers?

Research Shows Diet/Exercise Tracking Has Minimal Effects

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