Comparison of traditional versus mobile app self-monitoring of physical activity and dietary intake among overweight adults participating in an mHealth weight loss program
Justin B. Moore, Andrew T. Kaczynski, D. J. Barr-Anderson, M. W. Beets, Gabrielle Turner‐McGrievy, Deborah F. Tate
Abstract
Self-monitoring of physical activity (PA) and diet are key components of behavioral weight loss programs. The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between diet (mobile app, website, or paper journal) and PA (mobile app vs no mobile app) self-monitoring and dietary and PA behaviors.
Topics & Concepts
mHealthOverweightGerontologyMobile appsSelf-monitoringMedicineWeight lossPhysical activityEnvironmental healthPsychologyObesityComputer sciencePhysical therapyNursingEndocrinologyWorld Wide WebPsychological interventionSocial psychologyMobile Health and mHealth Applications