Short Term Weight Control Program of Obese Female College Students through Food Consumption Monitoring Using Mobile Phone Equipped with Camera
Journal of the Korean Dietetic Association
; : 369-377, 2010.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-106696
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ABSTRACT
This study was conducted to investigate the effects of food consumption monitoring based on a digital photography method using a mobile phone on food consumption and weight reduction. Eighteen female college students (>30% body fat) participated in the weight control program using a mobile-phone for 4 wks. The energy intake was reduced significantly after 3 wks compared to baseline (P<0.05, baseline 1,453.0 kcal, 3rd wk 1,171.1 kcal, 4th wk 1,130.8 kcal). The subjects lost 2.8 kg of body weight, 1.4% of % body fat, and 1.1 kg/m2 of body mass index (BMI) after 4 wks. There were also significant differences in blood pressure (P<0.001) and serum cholesterol (total cholesterol P<0.05, LDL-cholesterol P<0.01) before and after the self-regulated diet program. In this study, the digital photography method using a mobile-phone influenced weight control through trained consumption monitoring, which helps individuals reduce discrepancies between perceived and actual consumption levels. Therefore, effective monitoring by taking food pictures using a mobile-phone can lead individuals to rely more heavily on easy-to-monitor visual cues.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Blood Pressure
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Body Weight
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Energy Intake
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Photography
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Weight Loss
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Body Mass Index
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Adipose Tissue
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Cholesterol
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Cues
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Cell Phone
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Dietetic Association
Year:
2010
Document type:
Article