Time in front of computer screens or television is often listed as part of the reason why Americans aren’t as healthy as they have been in the past. But as the saying goes, “There’s an app for that.” Times have changed, and if you’re looking to stay fit and healthy, here are four mobile apps that give you and your family extra help:
Lose It!: Counting calories is perhaps the most effective way to keep track of your health goals. This app allows you to enter what you eat each day and calculates your calories. It also tracks how many calories you burn while exercising.

Size Me Up: An application that allows children to enter their current height and receive estimates for how tall they might be in the future. This can be used to keep your child motivated to eat right, so they can grow up to be tall and healthy.

The Carrot: As an interactive journal, this application allows you to track multiple items related to health.

FitReach: This training and diet application allows you to enter information on your meals, as well as workouts. It also encourages you to do regular weigh-ins so you can compare your weight loss with your goals.

Applications are available on iTunes and can also be downloaded through your iPhone or other compatible mobile device.