Adherence
Self-monitoring dietary intake via a natural spoken language application (COCO) yields total energy intake estimates statistically equivalent to 24-hour dietary recalls, with a significant positive correlation between the two methods.
If you struggle with the effort of manually logging food in apps, try a voice-activated tracking tool. This study shows that speaking your meals can be just as accurate as writing them down or talking to a dietitian, potentially making it easier to stick with self-monitoring, a key factor in weight management.
The mean TEI was not significantly different between the two methods (1902 ± 621 kcal by 24-hour dietary recall and 1988 ± 1033 kcal by COCO, P = 0.59). There was a significant correlation between mean TEI measured with the two methods (r = 0.45; P = 0.006).
Why this rating
Pilot study with small sample size (n=35) and short duration (4-10 days), limiting generalizability.
Source
Comparison of Energy Intake Determined by a Natural Spoken Language Application with 24-h Recall
Salima Taylor et al. · Current Developments in Nutrition · 2020
DOI 10.1093/cdn/nzaa063_092
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