People stick to diet, exercise better with digital assistance
Overweight and obese adults who used an electronic diary program on a personal digital assistant did better at staying on diet and physical activity programs, researchers reported at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism 2012 Scientific Sessions.
People using the device, which provided tailored dietary and exercise feedback messages, were more successful in adhering to five treatment factors for weight loss:
• attending group sessions;
• meeting daily calorie goals;
• meeting daily fat intake goals;
• reaching weekly exercise goals; and
• monitoring eating and exercise.