Comparison of traditional versus mobile app self-monitoring of physical activity and dietary intake among overweight adults participating in an mHealth weight loss program.
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.
Author(s): Turner-McGrievy, Gabrielle M, Beets, Michael W, Moore, Justin B, Kaczynski, Andrew T, Barr-Anderson, Daheia J, Tate, Deborah F
DOI: 10.1136/amiajnl-2012-001510