AI Apps and Eating Disorders: A Warning for Teens

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1. Which of the following is a potential danger of AI-powered calorie counting apps?

   1. They automatically share your data with your doctor
   2. They calculate how many calories are in restaurant meals
   3. They can encourage extreme eating behaviors that lead to disordered eating
   4. They require a subscription to work properly

2. What should a teen do if they notice a wellness app makes them feel worse about themselves?

   1. Use it more often to get used to the feelings
   2. Share it with friends so they can relate
   3. Post about it on social media for advice
   4. Delete the app and trust that negative feeling as a signal

3. What kind of AI feature in wellness apps often creates unrealistic expectations?

   1. Sleep tracking graphs
   2. Body transformation comparisons
   3. Meal planning calendars
   4. Water intake reminders

4. Why are wellness apps heavily marketed on TikTok considered potentially risky?

   1. The app developers do not actually use TikTok
   2. The lesson suggests marketing size is a warning sign — popular apps may not be medically safe
   3. TikTok charges too much for advertisements
   4. TikTok deletes wellness app advertisements immediately

5. What does the lesson advise teens to do if they are struggling with food or body image issues?

   1. Keep the struggles private to avoid embarrassment
   2. Post anonymously on forums for opinions
   3. Tell a trusted adult or doctor — real help exists
   4. Look up more wellness apps to fix the problem

6. Which statement best describes the main concern about 'wellness' AI apps mentioned in the lesson?

   1. They only work on expensive smartphones
   2. They are always too expensive for teens to afford
   3. They can encourage harmful behaviors and ignore real health needs
   4. They do not have enough features to be useful

7. What is a healthier alternative to using popular AI wellness apps found through social media?

   1. Using apps recommended by a doctor or medical professional
   2. Searching for the highest-rated app in app stores
   3. Asking a friend which apps they use
   4. Only using free apps to avoid spending money

8. The lesson mentions that TikTok's algorithm can sometimes show users content that promotes what dangerous behavior?

   1. Extreme sports without safety gear
   2. Late-night snacking habits
   3. Eating disorders and unhealthy relationships with food
   4. Daily exercise routines

9. What is the 'big idea' of this lesson?

   1. Some AI wellness and weight loss apps can be harmful, especially for teens at risk for eating disorders
   2. Doctors cannot be trusted with technology
   3. AI apps are always bad for teenagers
   4. Teenagers should never use any apps

10. Why might a teen be particularly vulnerable to harmful effects from wellness AI apps?

    1. Teens are still developing and may be more susceptible to unhealthy messaging
    2. Teens are never interested in health topics
    3. Teens do not use smartphones often enough
    4. Teens always follow app instructions perfectly

11. What signal does the lesson tell teens to trust when evaluating a wellness app?

    1. Whether it was featured in app stores
    2. How much the app costs
    3. The number of positive reviews it has
    4. How the app makes them feel emotionally

12. Which of the following is described as a warning sign to watch for in AI wellness apps?

    1. Apps that calculate calorie deficits aggressively
    2. Apps that remind you to drink water
    3. Apps that set gentle workout goals
    4. Apps that track your sleep patterns

13. What type of content does the lesson say some AI apps push that can be damaging to teens?

    1. Music recommendations
    2. Cooking recipes
    3. Body-comparison content
    4. Weather updates

14. The lesson suggests that teens should avoid AI wellness apps that rely heavily on what type of promotion?

    1. Medical journal articles
    2. Big TikTok marketing campaigns
    3. Doctor recommendations
    4. Television commercials

15. What should teens look for instead of following popular wellness trends on social media?

    1. Free trials of premium wellness apps
    2. The newest app released each month
    3. Medical guidance from healthcare professionals
    4. The most viral app on any platform