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Participants in the mobile group received personal digital assistants for self-monitoring diet and physical activity.
This suggests that technology can aid in self-monitoring for weight loss.
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The mobile group was provided personal digital assistants to self-monitor diet and physical activity.
Why this rating
Based on the randomized controlled trial design.
Source
Integrating Technology Into Standard Weight Loss Treatment
Bonnie Spring et al. · 2013
rct · n=70Cited 4×
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