Past, Present, and Future of eHealth and mHealth Research to Improve Physical Activity and Dietary Behaviors

Corneel Vandelanotte; Andre M. Müller; Camille E. Short; Melanie Hingle; Nicole Nathan; Susan L. Williams; Michael L. Lopez; Sanjoti Parekh; Carol A. Maher

doi:10.1016/j.jneb.2015.12.006

Past, Present, and Future of eHealth and mHealth Research to Improve Physical Activity and Dietary Behaviors

Corneel Vandelanotte, Andre M. Müller, Camille E. Short, Melanie Hingle, Nicole Nathan, Susan L. Williams, Michael L. Lopez, Sanjoti Parekh, Carol A. Maher

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Abstract

Because physical inactivity and unhealthy diets are highly prevalent, there is a need for cost-effective interventions that can reach large populations. Electronic health (eHealth) and mobile health (mHealth) solutions have shown promising outcomes and have expanded rapidly in the past decade. The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of the state of the evidence for the use of eHealth and mHealth in improving physical activity and nutrition behaviors in general and special populations. The role of theory in eHealth and mHealth interventions is addressed, as are methodological issues. Key recommendations for future research in the field of eHealth and mHealth are provided.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	219-228.e1
Journal	Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Volume	48
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2015.12.006
State	Published - Mar 1 2016

Keywords

Behavior change
Diet
Intervention
Nutrition
Physical activity

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Medicine (miscellaneous)
Nutrition and Dietetics

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