People trying to lose weight dislike calorie counting apps and want motivational support to help them achieve their goals
Background: Two thirds of UK adults are overweight or obese and at increased risk of chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers. Basic public health support for weight loss comprises information about healthy eating and lifestyle, but internet and mobile applications (app...
Main Authors: | Linda Solbrig, Ray Jones, David Kavanagh, Jon May, Tracey Parkin, Jackie Andrade |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2017-03-01
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Series: | Internet Interventions |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214782916300392 |
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