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Dar MA, Maqbool M, Ara I. The PCOS puzzle: putting the pieces together for optimal care. Int J Adolesc Med Health 2023; 35:299-311. [PMID: 37596861 DOI: 10.1515/ijamh-2023-0102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/20/2023]
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a multifaceted hormonal disorder that has significant ramifications for both women's reproductive and metabolic well-being. This analysis aims to offer a thorough comprehension of PCOS by investigating the various contributing factors that are crucial for its effective management. We delve into the topic of hormonal imbalances, such as elevated androgens and disrupted estrogen-progesterone dynamics, and their effects on reproductive and metabolic health. Furthermore, we explore the intricate connection between insulin resistance, hyperinsulinemia, and PCOS, highlighting their pivotal role in metabolic dysfunction. Additionally, we examine fertility challenges, irregular menstrual patterns, and metabolic complications while also reviewing current treatment methodologies. Moreover, we address the latest research concerning genetic, environmental, and epigenetic influences on PCOS. By piecing together these essential elements, healthcare professionals can attain a comprehensive understanding of PCOS and deliver optimal care for those affected by the condition.
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- Mohd Altaf Dar
- Department of Pharmacology, CT Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, PTU, Jalandhar, Punjab, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University Of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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Baez AS, Ortiz-Whittingham LR, Tarfa H, Osei Baah F, Thompson K, Baumer Y, Powell-Wiley TM. Social determinants of health, health disparities, and adiposity. Prog Cardiovasc Dis 2023; 78:17-26. [PMID: 37178992 PMCID: PMC10330861 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcad.2023.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Social determinants of health (SDoH), or the socioeconomic, environmental, and psychosocial conditions in which individuals spend their daily lives, substantially influence obesity as a cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factor. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic highlighted the converging epidemics of obesity, CVD, and social inequities globally. Obesity and CVD serve as independent risk factors for COVID-19 severity and lower-resourced populations most impacted by adverse SDoH have the highest COVID-19 mortality rates. Better understanding the interplay between social and biologic factors that contribute to obesity-related CVD disparities are important to equitably address obesity across populations. Despite efforts to investigate SDoH and their biologic effects as drivers of health disparities, the connections between SDoH and obesity remain incompletely understood. This review aims to highlight the relationships between socioeconomic, environmental, and psychosocial factors and obesity. We also present potential biologic factors that may play a role in the biology of adversity, or link SDoH to adiposity and poor adipo-cardiology outcomes. Finally, we provide evidence for multi-level obesity interventions targeting multiple aspects of SDoH. Throughout, we emphasize areas for future research to tailor health equity-promoting interventions across populations to reduce obesity and obesity-related CVD disparities.
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- Andrew S Baez
- Social Determinants of Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Laboratory, Cardiovascular Branch, Division of Intramural Research, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bldg 10-CRC, 5-5330, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
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- Social Determinants of Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Laboratory, Cardiovascular Branch, Division of Intramural Research, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bldg 10-CRC, 5-5330, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
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- Social Determinants of Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Laboratory, Cardiovascular Branch, Division of Intramural Research, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bldg 10-CRC, 5-5330, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
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- Social Determinants of Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Laboratory, Cardiovascular Branch, Division of Intramural Research, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bldg 10-CRC, 5-5330, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
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- Social Determinants of Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Laboratory, Cardiovascular Branch, Division of Intramural Research, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bldg 10-CRC, 5-5330, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
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- Social Determinants of Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Laboratory, Cardiovascular Branch, Division of Intramural Research, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bldg 10-CRC, 5-5330, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
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- Social Determinants of Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Laboratory, Cardiovascular Branch, Division of Intramural Research, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bldg 10-CRC, 5-5330, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA; Intramural Research Program, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
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Salahshoornezhad S, Sohrabi Z, Mani A, Abdelbasset WK, Mehrabi M, Zare M, Mehrabani S, Gerami S, Haghighat N, Akbarzadeh M, Nouri M. Effect of a multi-disciplinary program on anthropometric and biochemical parameters in obese and overweight elementary school girls: A randomized clinical trial. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2022; 32:1982-1989. [PMID: 35610083 DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2022.04.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Revised: 03/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Obesity and overweight in children are associated with an increased risk of several health issues. The present study aimed to assess the effects of a multi-disciplinary program (including nutrition education using a smartphone game, physical activity, and cognitive behavioral therapy [CBT]) on the management of obesity and overweight in elementary school girls. METHODS AND RESULTS Sixty-two school girls above the 85th percentile of body mass index (BMI) for age were randomly assigned to two groups. During 10 weeks of study, the intervention group received a multi-disciplinary intervention, including nutrition education using a smartphone game, aerobic exercise, and CBT. The control group received usual traditional nutritional education. Biochemical and metabolic factors were assessed, including fasting blood sugar (FBS), lipid profile, serum leptin, and anthropometric measurements. The Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire (DEBQ) and metabolic equivalent test (MET) were also conducted. The intervention group showed more promising results in weight loss, waist circumference (WC), hip circumference (HC), total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), triglyceride (TG), and FBS compared to the control group (P < 0.05). In addition, MET and DEBQ scores in all three sections of emotions, stimuli, and restriction were better in the intervention group than in the control group (P < 0.05). However, there was no significant difference between groups regarding the results of serum leptin and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR; p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The results indicated that education through smartphone games could possibly affect performance in real life. In addition, the multi-disciplinary approach to childhood obesity might have better performance in most areas than the single-intervention approach in obesity management.
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- Sara Salahshoornezhad
- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran; Nutrition Research Center, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Research Center for Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia; Department of Physical Therapy, Kasr Al-Aini Hospital, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
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- Department of E-learning in Medical Sciences, Virtual School, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Nutrition Research Center, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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- Nutrition Research Center, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Laparoscopy Research Center, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran; Nutrition Research Center, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran; Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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Bakre S, Shea B, Ortega K, Scharen J, Langheier J, Hu EA. Changes in food insecurity among individuals using a telehealth and nutrition platform: a longitudinal study (Preprint). JMIR Form Res 2022; 6:e41418. [DOI: 10.2196/41418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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An empirical study to determine the relationship between food purchasing modes and obesity. Int J Health Sci (Qassim) 2022. [DOI: 10.53730/ijhs.v6ns1.6111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The present world is dealing with very high levels of obesity across various regions. There is a total of 38.9 per cent of the population in the world who are suffering from obesity or overweight. In this study, the main focus is to understand the relationship existing among the food purchasing modes and obesity through the means of empirical evidence. The study would put forward the important aspects that can be associated with this relationship and provide further insight into the situation. A quantitative approach is followed where a total of 250 responses are collected to statistically analyse the objectives in hand. It is found that the majority prefer a mixture of both online and offline options when it comes to purchasing in general or even food products. But in the case of other products, the number of respondents preferring the online mode is higher as compared to the specified case of purchase of food products. It is also found that the majority of the female respondents are normal weight category while the majority of the male respondents are overweight category. Similarly, in the case of food habits followed by the respondents.
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Lugones-Sanchez C, Recio-Rodriguez JI, Agudo-Conde C, Repiso-Gento I, G Adalia E, Ramirez-Manent JI, Sanchez-Calavera MA, Rodriguez-Sanchez E, Gomez-Marcos MA, Garcia-Ortiz L. Long-term Effectiveness of a Smartphone App Combined With a Smart Band on Weight Loss, Physical Activity, and Caloric Intake in a Population With Overweight and Obesity (Evident 3 Study): Randomized Controlled Trial. J Med Internet Res 2022; 24:e30416. [PMID: 35103609 PMCID: PMC8848250 DOI: 10.2196/30416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2021] [Revised: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Multicomponent mobile health approaches can improve lifestyle intervention results, although little is known about their long-term effectiveness. OBJECTIVE This study aims to evaluate the long-term effectiveness (12 months) of a multicomponent mobile health intervention-combining a smartphone app, an activity tracker wristband, and brief counseling, compared with a brief counseling group only-on weight loss and improving body composition, physical activity, and caloric intake in Spanish sedentary adults with overweight or obesity. METHODS We conducted a randomized controlled, multicenter clinical trial (Evident 3). A total of 650 participants were recruited from 5 primary care centers, with 318 participants in the intervention group (IG) and 332 in the control group (CG). All participants were briefly counseled about a healthy diet and physical activity at the baseline visit. For the 3-month intervention period, the IG received training to use the app to promote healthy lifestyles and the smart band (Mi Band 2, Xiaomi). All measurements were performed at baseline and at 3 and 12 months. Physical activity was measured using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form. Nutritional habits were assessed using the Food Frequency Questionnaire and Adherence to Mediterranean diet questionnaire. RESULTS Of the 650 participants included, 563 (86.6%) completed the 3-month visit and 443 (68.2%) completed the 12-month visit. After 12 months, the IG showed net differences in weight (-0.26, 95% CI -1.21 to 0.70 kg; P=.02), BMI (-0.06, 95% CI -0.41 to 0.28 points; P=.01), waist-height ratio (-0.25, 95% CI -0.94 to 0.44; P=.03), body adiposity index (-0.33, 95% CI -0.77 to 0.11; P=.03), waist circumference (-0.48, 95% CI -1.62 to 0.66 cm, P=.04) and hip circumference (-0.69, 95% CI -1.62 to 0.25 cm; P=.03). Both groups lowered daily caloric intake and increased adherence to the Mediterranean diet, with no differences between the groups. The IG increased light physical activity time (32.6, 95% CI -30.3 to 95.04 min/week; P=.02) compared with the CG. Analyses by subgroup showed changes in body composition variables in women, people aged >50 years, and married people. CONCLUSIONS The low-intensity intervention of the Evident 3 study showed, in the IG, benefits in weight loss, some body composition variables, and time spent in light physical activity compared with the CG at 3 months, but once the devices were collected, the downward trend was not maintained at the 12-month follow-up. No differences in nutritional outcomes were observed between the groups. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03175614; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03175614. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) RR2-10.1097/MD.0000000000009633.
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- Cristina Lugones-Sanchez
- Primary Care Research Unit of Salamanca (APISAL), Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca, Health Service of Castilla y León, Salamanca, Spain
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- Primary Care Research Unit of Salamanca (APISAL), Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca, Health Service of Castilla y León, Salamanca, Spain.,Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Primary Care Research Unit of Salamanca (APISAL), Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca, Health Service of Castilla y León, Salamanca, Spain
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- Renedo de Esgueva Health Center, Health Service of Castilla y León, Valladolid, Spain
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- Health and Social Research Center, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Cuenca, Spain
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- Calvià Primary Care Center, The Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands, Health Service of Balearic Islands, Palma de Mallorca, Spain.,Department of Medicine, University of the Balearic Islands, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Las Fuentes Norte Health Center, Aragonese Group of Primary Care Research (GAIAP), Aragon Health Research Institute (IISA), Aragon Health Service, Zaragoza, Spain.,Department of Internal Medicine, Psychiatry and Dermatology, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Primary Care Research Unit of Salamanca (APISAL), Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca, Health Service of Castilla y León, Salamanca, Spain.,Department of Medicine, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Primary Care Research Unit of Salamanca (APISAL), Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca, Health Service of Castilla y León, Salamanca, Spain.,Department of Medicine, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Primary Care Research Unit of Salamanca (APISAL), Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca, Health Service of Castilla y León, Salamanca, Spain.,Department of Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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Gustafson A, Gillespie R, DeWitt E, Cox B, Dunaway B, Haynes-Maslow L, Steeves EA, Trude ACB. Online Pilot Grocery Intervention among Rural and Urban Residents Aimed to Improve Purchasing Habits. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:871. [PMID: 35055688 PMCID: PMC8775883 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19020871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Revised: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Online grocery shopping has the potential to improve access to food, particularly among low-income households located in urban food deserts and rural communities. The primary aim of this pilot intervention was to test whether a three-armed online grocery trial improved fruit and vegetable (F&V) purchases. Rural and urban adults across seven counties in Kentucky, Maryland, and North Carolina were recruited to participate in an 8-week intervention in fall 2021. A total of 184 adults were enrolled into the following groups: (1) brick-and-mortar "BM" (control participants only received reminders to submit weekly grocery shopping receipts); (2) online-only with no support "O" (participants received weekly reminders to grocery shop online and to submit itemized receipts); and (3) online shopping with intervention nudges "O+I" (participants received nudges three times per week to grocery shop online, meal ideas, recipes, Facebook group support, and weekly reminders to shop online and to submit itemized receipts). On average, reported food spending on F/V by the O+I participants was USD 6.84 more compared to the BM arm. Online shopping with behavioral nudges and nutrition information shows great promise for helping customers in diverse locations to navigate the increasing presence of online grocery shopping platforms and to improve F&V purchases.
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- Alison Gustafson
- Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506, USA; (B.C.); (B.D.)
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- Department of Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506, USA; (R.G.); (E.D.)
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- Department of Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506, USA; (R.G.); (E.D.)
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- Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506, USA; (B.C.); (B.D.)
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- Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506, USA; (B.C.); (B.D.)
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- Agricultural & Human Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA;
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, New York University, New York City, NY 10003, USA;
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Effect of a Multicomponent mHealth Intervention on the Composition of Diet in a Population with Overweight and Obesity-Randomized Clinical Trial EVIDENT 3. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14020270. [PMID: 35057451 PMCID: PMC8778755 DOI: 10.3390/nu14020270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2021] [Revised: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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A balanced diet can help in the prevention of chronic diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of an mHealth intervention on the distribution of macronutrients and the intake of food groups. A total of 650 participants were included in this multi-center, clinical, randomized, controlled trial (Evident 3 study). All participants were given brief advice about diet and exercise. The intervention group received, in addition, an app (Evident 3) for the self-recording of their diet and an activity tracker wristband for 3 months. Follow-up visits were performed at 3 and 12 months to collect the diet composition using the Food Frequency Questionnaire. There were decreases in the intake of total calories, fat, protein and carbohydrates in both groups throughout the study, without significant differences between them. The intervention group reduced the intake of cholesterol (−30.8; 95% CI −59.9, −1.7) and full-fat dairies (−23.3; 95% CI −42.8, −3.8) and increased the intake of wholemeal bread (3.3; 95% CI −6.7, 13.3) and whole-grain cereals (3.4; 95% CI −6.8, 13.7) with respect to the control group. No differences were found in the rest of the nutritional parameters. The brief advice is useful to promote a healthier diet, and the app can be a support tool to obtain changes in relevant foods, such as integral foods, and the intake of cholesterol. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov with identifier NCT03175614.
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Cheng YC, Liu HC, Hsu CY, Lee IT. Duration of Treatment in a Weight Loss Program Using a Mobile App is Associated with Successful Weight Loss During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2022; 15:1737-1747. [PMID: 35706478 PMCID: PMC9191578 DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s368608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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PURPOSE We aimed to explore the independent factors associated with successful weight loss using a mobile app during the COVID-19 pandemic. PATIENTS AND METHODS For this retrospective cohort study, we collected data from 45 adults in a weight loss program using a mobile app. We defined successful weight loss as a weight reduction by ≥ 5% of the baseline weight. Multivariate logistic analysis was used to assess potential factors influencing successful weight loss. RESULTS All subjects showed a mean 4.1 ± 4.4 kg reduction of baseline weight after using the app for a mean duration of 11 weeks (P < 0.001). Subjects in the successful weight loss group displayed a longer duration of treatment (14.6 ± 6.5 weeks vs 6.9 ± 6.0 weeks, P < 0.001), greater number of dietary records (109.2 ± 84.7 vs 54.7 ± 58.8, P = 0.002), and greater number of outpatient visits (6.1 ± 2.7 vs 3.7 ± 2.3, P < 0.001) than those in the unsuccessful weight loss group. Multivariate logistic analysis showed that duration of treatment was an independent factor associated with successful weight loss (odds ratio = 1.23, 95% confidence interval: 1.08-1.41, P = 0.003). CONCLUSION In a weight management program using a mobile app during the COVID-19 pandemic, the duration of treatment was found to be an independent factor of successful weight loss.
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- Yu-Cheng Cheng
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, 407, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, 112, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, 407, Taiwan
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- Biostatistics Task Force of Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, 407, Taiwan
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, 407, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, 112, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, 402, Taiwan
- Correspondence: I-Te Lee, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, 1650, Section 4, Taiwan Boulevard, Taichung City, 40705, Taiwan, Tel +886-4-23592525 ext. 3060, Fax +886-4-23593662, Email
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Langkjær IOJ, Fonvig CE, Holm LA, Pihl AF, Holm JC. Longitudinal evaluation of an mHealth overweight and obesity management tool. Mhealth 2022; 8:2. [PMID: 35178433 PMCID: PMC8800205 DOI: 10.21037/mhealth-21-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Efficient obesity treatment protocols are lacking. This study reports treatment results from a web-based application, originally developed for use in an in-person healthcare setting providing health, overweight, and obesity management. METHODS The web application DrHolmApp (WADHA) was evaluated in adult users two years after it was launched. The WADHA provides a personal and tailored treatment plan comprising a series of detailed action advices on everyday life, constructed from the user's input to a thorough online questionnaire. Throughout the subscription period, the WADHA users have full access to online healthcare professional support. We conducted a longitudinal cohort study using self-reported data. RESULTS This study included 940 adult WADHA users (861 female). The median body mass index (BMI) change across all WADHA users was -0.63 BMI points (95% CI: -0.7 to -0.57, P<0.001). 665 (71%) of all WADHA users reduced their BMI (median reduction: 0.94, 95% CI: 0.88 to 1.02). In the subset with obesity (n=675), BMI was reduced in 72%. The median number of days per week with physical activity for at least one hour per day increased with 1.5 days per week (from 2 days per week at baseline, P<0.001). Subsequently, the WADHA users improved their mood, quality of life, and body image satisfaction and reduced their appetite, bullying, and wish for weight loss (all P<0.001). A higher number of consultations associated with greater weight loss (P<0.001) independent of age and degree of obesity at treatment initiation. CONCLUSIONS Seventy-one percent of the WADHA users experienced weight loss, concomitant to an increased level of physical activity, improved mood, quality of life, and body image satisfaction, and reduced appetite, degree of bullying, and wish for weight loss. KEYWORDS Body mass index (BMI); mobile health (mHealth); obesity; treatment; weight loss.
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- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Dr Holm App Aps., Holbæk, Denmark
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- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Research Unit of General Practice, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
- Roche Diagnostics Denmark, Hvidovre, Denmark
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- University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Dr Holm App Aps., Holbæk, Denmark
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Stewart-Knox BJ, Poínhos R, Fischer ARH, Chaudhrey M, Rankin A, Davison J, Bunting BP, Frewer LJ, Oliveira BMPM. Sex and age differences in attitudes and intention to adopt personalised nutrition in a UK sample. ZEITSCHRIFT FUR GESUNDHEITSWISSENSCHAFTEN = JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 31:1-7. [PMID: 34926128 PMCID: PMC8670611 DOI: 10.1007/s10389-021-01676-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM There has been an increase in the development of technologies that can deliver personalised dietary advice. Devising healthy, sustainable dietary plans will mean taking into consideration extrinsic factors such as individual social circumstances. The aim of this study was to identify societal groups more or less receptive to and likely to engage with personalised nutrition initiatives. SAMPLE AND METHODS Volunteers were recruited via a social research agency from within the UK. The resultant sample (N = 1061) was 49% female, aged 18-65 years. RESULTS MANOVA (Tukey HSD applied) indicated that females and younger people (aged 18-29 years) had more favourable attitudes and were more likely to intend to adopt personalised nutrition. There were no differences in attitude toward or intention to adopt personalised nutrition between different education levels, income brackets or occupational groups. CONCLUSION These results imply that females and younger people may be most likely to adopt personalised nutrition in the future. Initiatives to promote healthy eating should target males and older people.
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- Barbara J. Stewart-Knox
- Division of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, University of Bradford, Richmond Road, Bradford, BD71DP UK
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- Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre, n.° 823, 4150-180 Porto, Portugal
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- Social-Sciences, Marketing and Consumer Behaviour, Wageningen University, Hollandseweg 1, 6706 KN Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Division of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, University of Bradford, Richmond Road, Bradford, BD71DP UK
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- School of Pharmacy, Queen’s University Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7BL UK
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- School of Psychology, Ulster University, Cromore Road, Coleraine, County Londonderry BT52 1SA UK
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- School of Psychology, Ulster University, Cromore Road, Coleraine, County Londonderry BT52 1SA UK
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- School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE191AA UK
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- Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre, n.° 823, 4150-180 Porto, Portugal
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Bakre S, Shea B, Langheier J, Hu EA. Blood pressure control in individuals with hypertension who used a digital, personalized nutrition platform: Longitudinal study (Preprint). JMIR Form Res 2021; 6:e35503. [PMID: 35297775 PMCID: PMC8972110 DOI: 10.2196/35503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Revised: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Shivani Bakre
- Foodsmart, San Francisco, CA, United States
- Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Foodsmart, San Francisco, CA, United States
- Department of Biostatistics, Harvard T H Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, United States
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- Foodsmart, San Francisco, CA, United States
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Vasselli JR, Juray S, Trasino SE. Success and failures of telehealth during COVID-19 should inform digital applications to combat obesity. Obes Sci Pract 2021; 8:254-258. [PMID: 34540264 PMCID: PMC8441632 DOI: 10.1002/osp4.551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2021] [Revised: 07/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Background In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth digital applications (apps) permitted the delivery of health care to millions of individuals, including those with poor access to health services. Aim To review a body of evidence demonstrating that telehealth and mobile health (mHealth) apps can promote clinically meaningful weight loss, and thus hold potential to increase access to treatment and weight loss care for individuals suffering from obesity. Results Data from COVID-19 pandemic revealed that access to telehealth and mHealth remains a challenge for underserved communities that are disproportionately affected by obesity. Conclusions The development of telehealth and mHealth for obesity treatment must be informed by the success and failures of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Failure to do so, risks alienating the very populations that stand most to benefit from telehealth and mHealth apps for obesity treatment.
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- Joseph R Vasselli
- Institute of Human Nutrition Columbia University New York New York USA
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- Nutrition Program School of Urban Public Health Hunter College City University of New York New York New York USA.,Clinical Nutrition Department Mount Sinai New York New York USA
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- Nutrition Program School of Urban Public Health Hunter College City University of New York New York New York USA
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Hu EA, Scharen J, Nguyen V, Langheier J. Evaluating the Impact of a Digital Nutrition Platform on Cholesterol Levels in Users With Dyslipidemia: Longitudinal Study. JMIR Cardio 2021; 5:e28392. [PMID: 34110291 PMCID: PMC8411435 DOI: 10.2196/28392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Revised: 04/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Background A strong association exists between consuming a healthy diet and lowering cholesterol levels among individuals with high cholesterol. However, implementing and sustaining a healthy diet in the real world is a major challenge. Digital technologies are at the forefront of changing dietary behavior on a massive scale, as they can reach broad populations. There is a lack of evidence that has examined the benefit of a digital nutrition intervention, especially one that incorporates nutrition education, meal planning, and food ordering, on cholesterol levels among individuals with dyslipidemia. Objective The aim of this observational longitudinal study was to examine the characteristics of people with dyslipidemia, determine how their status changed over time, and evaluate the changes in total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), non-HDL-C, and triglycerides among individuals with elevated lipids who used Foodsmart, a digital nutrition platform that integrates education, meal planning, and food ordering. Methods We included 653 adults who used Foodsmart between January 2015 and February 2021, and reported a lipid marker twice. Participants self-reported age, gender, weight, and usual dietary intake in a 53-item food frequency questionnaire, and lipid values could be provided at any time. Dyslipidemia was defined as total cholesterol ≥200 mg/dL, HDL-C ≤40 mg/dL, LDL-C ≥130 mg/dL, or triglycerides ≥150 mg/dL. We retrospectively analyzed distributions of user characteristics and their associations with the likelihood of returning to normal lipid levels. We calculated the mean changes and percent changes in lipid markers among users with elevated lipids. Results In our total sample, 54.1% (353/653) of participants had dyslipidemia at baseline. Participants with dyslipidemia at baseline were more likely to be older, be male, and have a higher weight and BMI compared with participants who had normal lipid levels. We found that 36.3% (128/353) of participants who had dyslipidemia at baseline improved their lipid levels to normal by the end of follow-up. Using multivariate logistic regression, we found that baseline obesity (odds ratio [OR] 2.57, 95% CI 1.25-5.29; P=.01) and Nutriscore (OR 1.04, 95% CI 1.00-1.09; P=.04) were directly associated with achieving normal lipid levels. Participants with elevated lipid levels saw improvements as follows: HDL-C increased by 38.5%, total cholesterol decreased by 6.8%, cholesterol ratio decreased by 20.9%, LDL-C decreased by 12.9%, non-HDL-C decreased by 7.8%, and triglycerides decreased by 10.8%. Conclusions This study characterized users of the Foodsmart platform who had dyslipidemia and found that users with elevated lipid levels showed improvements in the levels over time.
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- Emily A Hu
- Zipongo Inc, DBA Foodsmart, San Francisco, CA, United States
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- Zipongo Inc, DBA Foodsmart, San Francisco, CA, United States
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- Zipongo Inc, DBA Foodsmart, San Francisco, CA, United States
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- Zipongo Inc, DBA Foodsmart, San Francisco, CA, United States
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Zečević M, Mijatović D, Kos Koklič M, Žabkar V, Gidaković P. User Perspectives of Diet-Tracking Apps: Reviews Content Analysis and Topic Modeling. J Med Internet Res 2021; 23:e25160. [PMID: 33885375 PMCID: PMC8103297 DOI: 10.2196/25160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2020] [Revised: 01/06/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Background The availability and use of mobile apps in health and nutrition management are increasing. Ease of access and user friendliness make diet-tracking apps an important ally in their users’ efforts to lose and manage weight. To foster motivation for long-term use and to achieve goals, it is necessary to better understand users’ opinions and needs for dietary self-monitoring. Objective The aim of this study was to identify the key topics and issues that users highlight in their reviews of diet-tracking apps on Google Play Store. Identifying the topics that users frequently mention in their reviews of these apps, along with the user ratings for each of these apps, allowed us to identify areas where further improvement of the apps could facilitate app use, and support users’ weight loss and intake management efforts. Methods We collected 72,084 user reviews from Google Play Store for 15 diet-tracking apps that allow users to track and count calories. After a series of text processing operations, two text-mining techniques (topic modeling and topical n-grams) were applied to the corpus of user reviews of diet-tracking apps. Results Using the topic modeling technique, 11 separate topics were extracted from the pool of user reviews. Most of the users providing feedback were generally satisfied with the apps they use (average rating of 4.4 out of 5 for the 15 apps). Most topics referred to the positive evaluation of the apps and their functions. Negatively rated topics mostly referred to app charges and technical difficulties encountered. We identified the positive and negative topic trigrams (3-word combinations) among the most frequently mentioned topics. Usability and functionality (tracking options) of apps were rated positively on average. Negative ratings were associated with trigrams related to adding new foods, technical issues, and app charges. Conclusions Motivating users to use an app over time could help them better achieve their nutrition goals. Although user reviews generally showed positive opinions and ratings of the apps, developers should pay more attention to users’ technical problems and inform users about expected payments, along with their refund and cancellation policies, to increase user loyalty.
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- Mila Zečević
- School of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- School of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- School of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- School of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Hu EA, Pasupuleti M, Nguyen V, Langheier J, Shurney D. Sustaining weight loss among adults with obesity using a digital meal planning and food purchasing platform for 12, 24, and 36 months: a longitudinal study. Nutr J 2021; 20:8. [PMID: 33478516 PMCID: PMC7818217 DOI: 10.1186/s12937-021-00666-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2020] [Accepted: 01/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background Previous studies have shown that lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise, can lead to weight loss, resulting in dramatic improvements in overall health and chronic disease risk. However, while many traditional dieting, food tracking and weight loss coaching programs result in short-term weight loss, there is less evidence of their effectiveness on sustaining weight loss over time. Methods We conducted a retrospective analysis of 1,740 adults with obesity who used Foodsmart, a digital personalized dietary assessment, meal planning and food purchasing platform. Participants reported age, gender, at least three measures of weight, and their diet using a food frequency questionnaire. We defined sustained weight loss as participants who lost 5 % of initial weight between their first and second reported weights and lost weight or maintained weight between second and third reported weights. A healthy eating score, Nutriscore, was calculated to assess overall diet quality. We used multivariate logistic regression models to examine the association between user characteristics and odds of sustained weight loss. Results Over a median of 25 months, the mean (standard deviation) change in weight among participants was − 6.2 (19.8) pounds. In total, 39.3 % (684/1,740) of participants lost at least 5 % of their initial weight, and 22.4 % percent (389/1,740) of participants sustained weight loss. In the fully-adjusted logistic regression model, we found that obesity class 2 (odds ratio, OR: 1.69, 95 % confidence interval, CI: 1.27–2.24, P < 0.001), obesity class 3 (OR: 2.23, 95 % CI: 1.68–2.97, P < 0.001), baseline diet quality (OR: 1.06, 95 % CI: 1.02–1.09, P < 0.001), and greater change in diet quality (OR: 1.10, 95 % CI: 1.07–1.14, P < 0.001) were significantly associated with sustained weight loss. Conclusions This study characterized and demonstrated the utility of Foodsmart, a digital platform that gives personalized nutrition recommendations and meal planning tools, in sustained weight reduction among users with obesity.
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- Emily A Hu
- Zipongo, Inc, DBA Foodsmart, 595 Pacific Ave, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94133, USA.
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- Zipongo, Inc, DBA Foodsmart, 595 Pacific Ave, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94133, USA
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- Zipongo, Inc, DBA Foodsmart, 595 Pacific Ave, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94133, USA
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- Zipongo, Inc, DBA Foodsmart, 595 Pacific Ave, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94133, USA
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- Adventist Health, 1 Adventist Health Way, Roseville, CA, 95661, USA
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