Table 1.

DietAlert tailoring variables and assessment schedule

Variable name	Question frequency	Time of day rules
Affect	~3–4 per day	All available times
Boredom	~3–4 per day	All available times
Hunger	~3–4 per day	All available times
Cravings	~3–4 per day	All available times
Tiredness	~3–4 per day	All available times
Unhealthy food availability	~3–4 per day	All available times
Temptations	~3–4 per day	All available times
Missed meals/snacks	~3–4 per day	All available times
Self-efficacy (confidence)	~ 1–2 per day	No nighttime
Motivation	~ 1–2 per day	All available times
Socializing (with or without food present)	~1–2 per day	Afternoons and evenings
Watching TV	~1–2 per day	Afternoons and evenings
Negative interpersonal interactions	~1–2 per day	All available times
Healthy food presence	~1–2 per day	All available times
Cognitive load	~1–2 per day	All available times
Food cues (advertisements)	~1–2 per day	All available times
Hours of sleep	Once	Morning
Exercise	Once	Evenings
Alcohol consumption	Once	Afternoons and evenings
Planning food intake	Once	Morning and afternoon
Time of day	Continuous measurement	All available times