Dietary Self-Monitoring, But Not Dietary Quality, Improves With Use of Smartphone App Technology in an 8-Week Weight Loss Trial

被引:118
作者
Wharton, Christopher M. [1 ]
Johnston, Carol S. [1 ]
Cunningham, Barbara K. [1 ]
Sterner, Danielle [1 ]
机构
[1] Arizona State Univ, Sch Nutr & Hlth Promot, Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA
关键词
smartphones; apps; weight loss; dietary self-monitoring; TELEPHONE FOOD RECORD; PHYSICAL-ACTIVITY; INTERVENTIONS; ADULTS;
D O I
10.1016/j.jneb.2014.04.291
中图分类号
G40 [教育学];
学科分类号
040101 ; 120403 ;
摘要
Objective: Dietary self-monitoring is linked to improved weight loss success. Mobile technologies, such as smartphone applications (apps), might allow for improved dietary tracking adherence. The authors assessed the use of a popular smartphone app for dietary self-monitoring and weight loss by comparing it with traditional diet counseling and entry methods. Methods: Diet tracking and weight loss were compared across participants during an 8-week weight loss trial. Participants tracked intake using 1 of 3 methods: the mobile app "Lose It!", the memo feature on a smartphone, or a traditional paper-and-pencil method. Results: App users (n = 19) recorded dietary data more consistently compared with the paper-and-pencil group (n = 15; P = .042) but not the memo group (n = 13). All groups lost weight over the course of the study (P = .001), and no difference in weight loss was noted between groups. Conclusions and Implications: Smartphone apps could represent a novel and feasible dietary self-monitoring method for individuals.
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页码:440 / 444
页数:5
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