Technology to Reduce Childhood Obesity

Published December 2, 2008 | By Lisa Nelson, RD

The Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior published a study last month (Nov. 2008) to determine the effectiveness of text messaging versus traditional paper diaries in children 5-13 years-old. The study found greater compliance (28% attrition) with follow-up when children used text messaging versus paper diaries (61% attrition).

I am all for using the cell phones and other “gadgets” young children run around with these days as a tool to reduce the growing childhood obesity epidemic!

All the best,
Lisa Nelson, RD
eNutritionServices

Posted in Lose Weight | Tagged childhood obesity, text messaging health, weight loss