The Effect of Phone Application Supported Nutrition Education on Weight Loss

The Effect of Phone Application Supported Nutrition Education on Weight Loss

Internet-based applications are potential supporters for individuals in weight loss programs due to their accessibility and wide access. These applications are aimed at changing the lifestyle of individuals.

This study is a randomized controlled study aiming to evaluate the effect of phone application supported nutrition education on weight loss according to standard education. It has been assumed that the telephone application would increase the adaptation and motivation of the people on diet. Anthropometric measurements and nutritional features of individuals, Weight Efficacy Lifestyle (WEL test), Quality of Life SF-36, Rosenberg Self-Esteem, Obese Individuals Specific Quality of Life, Healthy Life Style Behaviour Scale-II and Healthy Eating Index score changes questioned as intermediate variables. Between March and September 2018, 79 people aged between 18-64 years, whose BMI was 25 and more, who were admitted to the dietitian at Ege University Faculty of Medicine Hospital Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Clinic and received routine nutrition education were included in the study. In the first interview, the data collection form of all individuals was filled out and anthropometric measurements of all individuals were made by the researcher. All individuals received a classic nutrition education by the clinical dietician and then written personal weight loss diets. Afterwards, only a control appointment for 3 months later was given to the control group. Phone application named Motive designed by the researcher uploaded to only case group's phone. With the telephone application text, visual and video notifications were sent to case group for 3 months.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Body mass index is 25 or more.
• Capable of filling the data collection form
• No visual-hearing problems
• Having a smart phone
• Having a internet connection
• Individuals who agreed to participate in the study and whose written consent was obtained

Exclusion Criteria:

• Not having smart phone
• Not having a internet connection
• Those who have undergone bariatric surgery
• Pregnancy
• Thyroid patients that using drugs
• Individuals who require a special diet other than obesity treatment (celiac, gout, diabetes, kidney diseases, coumadin users, etc., diagnosed by a doctor)