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A Text Message–Based Intervention for Weight Loss: Randomized Controlled Trial
Journal of Medical Internet Research · 2009 · Vol. 11(1) · pp. e1–e1
Kevin Patrick✉(University of California, San Diego)Fred Raab(University of California, San Diego)Marc A. Adams(University of California, San Diego)Lindsay Dillon(University of California, San Diego)Marian Zabinski(University of California, San Diego)Cheryl L. Rock(University of California, San Diego)William G. Griswold(University of California, San Diego)Gregory J. Norman(University of California, San Diego)
Abstract
Text messages might prove to be a productive channel of communication to promote behaviors that support weight loss in overweight adults.
Mobile Health and mHealth ApplicationsObesity, Physical Activity, DietEating Disorders and BehaviorsRandomized controlled trialOverweightWeight lossIntervention (counseling)Short Message ServiceMedicineText messageObesityPhysical therapyNursing
MeSH terms
AdultCommunicationFeeding BehaviorFemaleHealth PromotionHumansMaleObesityPatient Education as TopicSelf CareUnited StatesWeight LossExerciseBody Mass IndexInternet
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- National Cancer Institute
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