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Amy L Schweitzer1, Jamisha T Ross, Catherine J Klein
1Children's National Health System, Clinical Research Center, Washington, DC, United States. aschweit@childrensnational.org.
JMIR Research Protocols
|March 2, 2016
Summary
This study found an electronic wellness program feasible for college students, improving diet by reducing saturated fat and increasing fruit intake. The program demonstrated effectiveness in promoting healthier eating habits among young adults.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Digital Health Interventions
- Nutrition Science
Background:
- College students face health habit challenges transitioning to adulthood.
- Independence, stress, and time constraints contribute to poor diet and exercise.
- These habits increase disease risk in young adults.
Purpose of the Study:
- Assess feasibility of an electronic wellness program for college students.
- Determine preliminary efficacy in improving diet and physical activity.
- Evaluate program impact on health behaviors.
Main Methods:
- A 24-week email-delivered program with tailored goals for 148 college students.
- Intervention group received interactive diet/activity goals; control received health facts.
- Measurements included anthropometrics, blood pressure, food/activity surveys, and snack choices.
Main Results:
- 84% of students engaged with at least half of the emails.
- Marginal decrease in saturated fat intake in the intervention group (P=0.048).
- Significant increase in fruit as snack choice in the intervention group (P<0.001).
Conclusions:
- Electronic wellness programs are feasible for college students.
- The program effectively reduced saturated fat intake.
- The program significantly increased fruit consumption as snacks.
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