Lower cost alternatives are needed for the traditional in-person behavioral weight loss
programs to overcome challenges of lowering the worldwide prevalence of overweight and …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the United States. A major
contributor to CVD is the growing epidemic of overweight and obesity. Among adults in the …

Background Despite international efforts to arrest increasing rates of overweight and obesity,
many population strategies have neglected young adults as a target group. Young adults …

Background: Smartphones present a near-ubiquitous channel through which structured
lifestyle change can reduce risk or progression of the most common noncommunicable …

Purpose of Review A variety of mobile-based applications aimed at weight loss have
become popular in recent years. This review describes the features and effectiveness of …

Background Metabolic disorders are established precursors to cardiovascular diseases, yet
they can be readily prevented with sustained lifestyle modifications. Objective We assessed …

Background Evidence on the long-term effects of weight management smartphone apps on
various weight-related outcomes remains scarce. Objective In this review, we aimed to …

Background Self-monitoring (SM) is the centerpiece of behavioral weight loss treatment, but
the efficacy of smartphone-delivered SM feedback (FB) has not been tested in large, long …

Background Approximately 35% of US adults are obese, and this rate is expected to
increase by almost 50% by 2030. New media such as smartphone applications (apps) …

Introduction Mobile phone technology may be a cost-effective and convenient way to deliver
proven weight-loss interventions and thereby prevent or delay onset of type 2 diabetes. The …