Effects of a Smartphone App on Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Among Saudi Adolescents: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dietary patterns and nutritional status during adolescence have a direct effect on future health outcomes.

Objective

This study aimed to promote fruit and vegetable intake among adolescents using a smartphone app called MyPlate.

Methods

This randomized intervention study was conducted in an urban area of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. We included 104 adolescents aged 13 to 18 years, who were randomized into intervention (n=55) or control (n=49) arms. We examined the effects of MyPlate on fruit and vegetable intake over 6 weeks in the intervention group. Pre- and postintervention questionnaires were used in the intervention and control groups.

Results

The control group showed a significant increase in fruit consumption scores between baseline (1.15, SD 0.68) a

SUBMITTER: Shatwan IM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9951076 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature