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. 2013 May 1;3(3):277–286. doi: 10.1007/s13142-013-0205-4

Table 5.

Specific methods for promoting healthy eating, being active, monitoring, and problem solving in downloaded apps

Behavior N (%) Item tracked Number Specific method of tracking behavior Number
Monitoring of healthy eating 7 (30.4 %) Carbohydrates only 3 Graph or list only Graph or list in relation to target values or activities 3 4
Combination (e.g., protein, fats, and carbs) 2
Categorical rating (e.g., fatty foods) 2
Monitoring of being active 8 (34.8 %) Minutes only 3 Graph or list only Graph or list in relation to target values or activities 5 3
Level (e.g., easy, moderate, hard) only 3
Minutes and level 2
Monitoring of biomarkers 13 (56.5 %) Blood glucose 13 Graph or list only Graph or list in relation to target values or activities 8 7
Blood pressure 2
Urine ketones 0
Weight 3
Problem solving 11 (47.8 %) N/A Graph only Graph with indicators (e.g., target glucose range) Graph and action plan 3 6 2

N/A not applicable