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The addition of a self-monitoring wearable device did not provide additional benefit for weight loss compared to the intervention workbook alone.

The use of wearable devices may not be necessary for weight loss interventions focused on eating behaviors.

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There was no significant difference between WD and WO groups with respect to weight change.
Jacqueline Beatty et al. · Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics · 2019

Why this rating

Based on the randomized controlled trial design.

Source

Effects of a novel bites, steps and eating rate‐focused weight loss randomised controlled trial intervention on body weight and eating behaviours

Jacqueline Beatty et al. · Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics · 2019

DOI 10.1111/jhn.12704

rct · n=72Cited 8×
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