MyFitnessPal

Summary

The MyFitnessPal is the most commonly used technology-based weight loss application worldwide. The application provides accountability and tracks progress with weight loss primarily by having the patient input caloric intake (the application has an extensive library of calorie and nutritional information) and activity. Most of the information based on patient input, however, data can be integrated from select 3rd party applications and wearables. Literatures includes several publications (@@@will summarize once all full text is obtained).

Claimed Capabilities/Measurements

Weight loss

Mechanism

Primarily patient input. Can utilize data from separate integrated technologies

Sensors

No primary sensors. Can utilize data from mobile device (eg. Tracking steps), other apps that track activity and other lifetyle measurements, and wearables (eg. FitBit)

Technical Considerations

Patient interfaces with the application via mobile app or web-browser. Data can be exported to a .csv

Yes, with third party apps or devices

Publications

Summary Pending

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