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Goal setting and feedback on calorie intake/energy balance are the most widely used behavior change techniques in popular weight loss apps.
Apps should include goal setting and feedback on calorie intake/energy balance, as these are the most widely used and valued behavior change techniques.
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Goal setting and feedback on calorie intake/energy balance were the most widely used behaviour change techniques.
Why this rating
Qualitative study with a small sample (n=19).
Source
How can weight‐loss app designers' best engage and support users? A qualitative investigation
Jason Tang et al. · British Journal of Health Psychology · 2014
DOI 10.1111/bjhp.12114
narrative_review · n=19Cited 168×
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