Using your phone as a weight-loss tool

Authors

Sidika Kajtezovic, UVMFollow

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Date

2020

Abstract

Over one-third of the population in the United States is obese. Obesity is a risk factor for many chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, cancer, hypertension, asthma, myocardial infarction, stroke, osteoarthritis and other psychological disturbances. Patient often find it challenging to make dietary changes in order to lose weight. This project focused on the use of a smart phone application to track daily caloric and nutritional intake, as well as exercise, to help patients lose weight.

Clinical Site

New Milford Primary Care

Keywords

Obesity, phone app, weight loss

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Disciplines

Medical Education | Primary Care

Recommended Citation

Kajtezovic, Sidika, "Using your phone as a weight-loss tool" (2020). Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects. 544.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/fmclerk/544