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Obesity: Technology-Supported Multicomponent Coaching or Counseling Interventions To Reduce Weight

CDC

An Evidence-Based Practice

Description

In these interventions, coaches or counselors use technology to communicate with individuals or groups and help them lose weight. Such technologies may include computers, video conferencing, personal digital assistants, pedometers with computer interaction, or mobile applications. Interventions may be used with additional components such as tracking and monitoring, social interaction, in-person counseling, or education.

Results / Accomplishments

Fourteen studies were included in the systematic review.

Weight loss
-All of the studies reported weight loss with a median decrease of 8.1 lbs (3.7 kgs) over a median follow-up time of 6 months (13 studies).

Physical activity
-Most of the studies reported an increase in physical activity (5 of 7 studies).

Nutrition
-All of the studies showed small decreases in caloric and fat intake (7 studies).

About this Promising Practice

Primary Contact
The Community Guide
1600 Clifton Rd, NE
MS V25-5
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 498-1827
communityguide@cdc.gov
https://www.thecommunityguide.org/
Topics
Health / Weight Status
For more details
Kansas Health Matters