Effect of Feedback-Based Weight Management System on Body Weight Change / 대한의료정보학회지
Journal of Korean Society of Medical Informatics
;
: 221-230, 2008.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-168688
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Body weight is an important indicator of a person's health status. In this study, we evaluated the effectiveness of the body weight management system, HIMS (Health Improvement and Management System)-Diet, which instantly provides users with feedback on their measured weight using the database that stores the user.customized information.METHODS:
The participants of this experimental study used the system two or three times a week for 10 weeks. We analyzed the changes in their body weight and body mass index (BMI) according to their respective usage of the system.RESULTS:
Participants' body weight and BMI decreased with respect to their individual usage of the system. Participants that used the system frequently for a longer time period improved significantly in their body weight and BMI.CONCLUSION:
The experimental study showed that the body weight management system, HIMS-Diet, was effective in controlling people's body weight.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Body Weight
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Body Weight Changes
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Body Mass Index
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Society of Medical Informatics
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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