Clinical Trial: Effects of a Smartphone Application on Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Among Saudi Adolescents
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Condition: Fruit and Vegetable Intake
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: Effects of a Smartphone Application on Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Among Saudi Adolescents: A Randomized Intervention Study
Brief Summary:
Background: Dietary patterns and nutritional status during adolescence have a direct effect on future health outcomes.Objective: This study aimed to promote fruit and vegetable intake among adolescents using a smartphone application called "MyPlate." Methods: This randomized intervention study was conducted in an urban area of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The sample included 104 adolescents aged 13-18 years, who were randomized into intervention (n=55) or control (n=49) arms. The effects of a smartphone application ("My…
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