Effect of Wearable Technology Combined With a Lifestyle Intervention on Long-term Weight Loss
Author(s) -
John M. Jakicic,
Kelliann K. Davis,
Renee J. Rogers,
Wendy C. King,
Marsha D. Marcus,
Diane Helsel,
Amy D. Rickman,
Abdus S. Wahed,
Steven H. Belle
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
jama
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 4.688
H-Index - 680
eISSN - 1538-3598
pISSN - 0098-7484
DOI - 10.1001/jama.2016.12858
Subject(s) - medicine , weight loss , randomized controlled trial , body mass index , psychological intervention , physical therapy , intervention (counseling) , obesity , telephone counseling , calorie , gerontology , psychiatry
Effective long-term treatments are needed to address the obesity epidemic. Numerous wearable technologies specific to physical activity and diet are available, but it is unclear if these are effective at improving weight loss.
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