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Perspectivas en Nutrición Humana
Print version ISSN 0124-4108
Abstract
AGUILAR GARCIA, Mayra et al. Use of a Mobile Application in a Weight Loss Education Intervention: Anthropometric Changes and Personal Satisfaction. Perspect Nut Hum [online]. 2019, vol.21, n.2, pp.189-205. Epub Dec 20, 2019. ISSN 0124-4108. https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.penh.v21n2a05.
Background:
Mobile technologies can enhance dietary changes in patients affected by overweight and obesity. Evidence of mobile applications designed and adapted to the Latin American context is, however, limited.
Objective:
To evaluate the use of the mobile app NutriMetas as part of a group nutrition education intervention, including anthropometric changes, and satisfaction with the mobile application.
Materials and Methods:
Randomized controlled study, in which all participants attended group nutrition education sessions, and recorded their goal progress with NutriMetas (experimental group, n=26) or on paper (control group, n=26). Multilevel mixed models were used to assess anthropometric changes (weight, BMI, body fat percentage and waist circumference between groups).
Results:
The experimental group had a mean weight-loss of 2.1±2.6 kg in comparison to 0.7±1.6 kg for the control group (p=0.08). Attributes of appearance, effectiveness, efficiency, and ease of use of NutriMetas were rated favorably by a majority of program participants.
Conclusions:
NutriMetas mobile application was an effective tool when used as part of the group weight loss nutrition intervention.
Keywords : Overweight; obesity; mHealth; mobile applications; food and nutrition education.