Adherence
A theory-based mobile app intervention (Vegethon) utilizing behavioral change techniques (goal setting, self-monitoring, social comparison, prompts/cues) significantly increases vegetable consumption in overweight adults compared to a control group.
Use a mobile app designed specifically for vegetable tracking that includes gamification elements like challenges, leaderboards, and immediate feedback. Set daily goals for servings and types of vegetables, and use the app's features to monitor your intake with minimal effort (e.g., one-tap logging). Engage with social features like comparing your progress to peers to stay motivated.
Consumption of overall vegetables, green leafy vegetables, dark and yellow vegetables, and cruciferous vegetables were significantly greater in the intervention versus control condition (p = 0.02) [63].
Why this rating
The evidence comes from a small-scale pilot RCT (n=17), which provides preliminary efficacy data but lacks the power of a full-scale trial.
Source
Iterative development of Vegethon: a theory-based mobile app intervention to increase vegetable consumption
Sarah Ann Mummah et al. · International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity · 2016
DOI 10.1186/s12966-016-0400-z
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