Table 1.
Prompt self-monitoring of behavior |
Facilitate diet, activity, and weight tracking |
Utilize camera to take images of foods or scan barcodes |
Passively track physical activity using accelerometer or fitness monitor |
Send text message/push notification reminder to self-monitor |
Prompt specific goal setting |
Set specific calorie and fat gram intake, physical activity, and weight goals |
Prompt review of behavioral goals |
Provide visual graphics, tables, and charts |
Provide feedback on performance |
Personalized real-time feedback on behaviors actively or passively monitored |
Incorporation of GPS to generate location specific recommendations |
Provide general encouragement |
Support from coach via coaching interface |
Send personalized encouragement via text messages/push notifications |
Plan social support or social change |
Connect with social media outlets and networks |
Provide opportunities for social comparison |
Create challenges and competitions within social network |
Provide contingent rewards |
Provide rewards or incentives based on goal attainment and adherence |
Abbreviations: App, application; GPS, global positioning system.