Byte by Bite: Use of a mobile Bite Counter and weekly behavioral challenges to promote weight loss.

ABSTRACT: The goal of this study was to examine the usability and feasibility of the mobile Bite Counter (a watch-like device that detects when a user consumes food or beverage) and the impact of weekly behavioral challenges on diet and physical activity outcomes. Overweight (mean BMI 31.1±4.9 kg/m²) adults (n=12) were recruited to participate in a four-week study to test both the usability and feasibility of using the device as part of a behavioral weight loss intervention. Participants were instructed to self-monitor number of bites/day using the Bite Counter, attend weekly group sessions, and listen to weekly podcasts. Participants were given weekly challenges: use a daily bite limit goal (wk1), turn off Bite Counter when fruits/vegetables are consumed (wk2), self-monitor kilocalories

SUBMITTER: Turner-McGrievy GM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5663239 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature