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. 2018 Nov 30;13:126–131. doi: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2018.11.021

Table 1.

Examples of SMS messages (modified from reference (Albright et al., 2015)).

Goal SMS text examples
Healthy eating
  • CHHS: Save over 100 cal by making sandwich wraps for lunch using whole-wheat tortillas instead of bread.

  • CHHS: Watch serving sizes, especially in prepackaged foods. Many snacks that look like single servings are actually two or more servings.

  • CHHS: Wash and slice your favorite fresh fruit when you get home from the store. You will be more likely to grab these when you are hungry for a snack.

Physical activity
  • CHHS: Want to get in more steps? Instead of sitting while you make business calls or talk to a friend, walk around your office or house as you chat.

  • CHHS: Find the furthest parking spot away from your destination, but still in the lot. You will add steps walking both to and from the store.

CHW Engagement
  • CHHS: Have you talked to your CHW this month? Give your CHW a call to share your progress or get a little extra help with your health goal.

  • CHHS: Do you have a health goal? Give your CHW, [name], a call to share your progress or set a new health goal.