Use of Fitness and Nutrition Apps: Associations With Body Mass Index, Snacking, and Drinking Habits in Adolescents.

Nathalie De Cock Jolien Vangeel Carl K Lachat Kathleen Beullens Leentje Vervoort Lien Goossens Lea Maes Benedicte Deforche Stefaan De Henauw Caroline Braet Steven Eggermont Patrick Kolsteren John Van Camp Wendy Van Lippevelde

Published in: JMIR mHealth and uHealth (2017)

Commercial fitness and nutrition apps show some association with healthier eating behaviors and BMI in adolescents. However, effective behavior change techniques should be included to affect key determinants of healthy eating.

Keyphrases

physical activity
body mass index
weight gain
young adults