Assessing User Satisfaction and Adherence to an Abbreviated Dietary Tracking App (MySnackTracker) Versus Full-intake Dietary Monitoring
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Summary
To learn if a method of abbreviated food tracking (called MySnackTracker) is a reasonable alternative to traditional full-intake food tracking and to compare the adherence to and acceptability of each method.
Description
Primary Objectives The goal of the study is to compare the adherence and acceptability of tracking only high-energy low-nutrient value foods to standard full intake monitoring of diet. We predict that use of the high-energy, low-nutrient-density food tracking app will result in greater adherence to self-monitoring and greater satisfaction with monitoring in comparison to the full intake tracking. Secondary Objectives Assess the efficacy of the snack tracking app versus standard self-monitoring as measured by changes in the following measures between baseline and follow up; percentage weight c…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Eligibility Criteria In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an participants must meet all of the following criteria: * Provision of signed and dated informed consent form * Access to internet connection, email address, and smartphone able to download the intervention app * Current or previous participation in one of the following DFI cohorts: PA17-0584 (MERIT Study), Project CHURCH, High Risk Breast Cohort, Mexican-American Cohort, and rural cancer survivors from the Mind Your BEAT study * Demonstrated ability to read and understand English. The study app is currently only ava…
Interventions
- OtherFitbit
Wear it on wrist
- OtherMySnackTracker App
App to track your dietary intake
Location
- MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, Texas