Get the Well Enough newsletter with Harry Bullmore for tips on living a healthier, happier and longer life Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore The pervasive influence of gamification, from smartphone games to online shopping and sports betting, has now firmly embedded itself within nutrition-tracking applications. Features like progress indicators and rewards, designed to encourage engagement, are commonplace in popular apps such as MyFitnessPal and Noom. However, as these digital dieting tools become increasingly prevalent, some researchers are sounding the alarm, suggesting that such gamified elements could pose significant risks for certain individuals. Isabella Anderberg, a psychologist at Flinders University in Adelaide, Australia, who studies digital dieting behaviour, warns that calorie tracking can exacerbate behaviours linked to body dysmorphia and disordered eating. “We do know that not everyone’s going to experience harm from using the apps, but there are certainly factors that might increase risk,” Ms Anderberg stated, advising users to “approach with caution.” As digital dieting tools become increasingly prevalent, some researchers are sounding …