Validation of a personalized AI prompt generator (NExGEN-ChatGPT) for obesity management using fuzzy Delphi method

The potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to personalize dietary and exercise advice for obesity management is increasingly evident. However, the effectiveness and appropriateness of AI-generated recommendations hinge significantly on input quality and structured guidance. Despite growing interest, there remains a notable gap regarding a robust and validated prompt-generation mechanism designed explicitly for obesity-related lifestyle planning. This study aimed to evaluate and refine the quality of a personalized AI-driven framework (NExGEN-ChatGPT) for dietary and exercise prescriptions in obese adults, employing the Fuzzy Delphi Method (FDM) to capture and integrate expert consensus. A multidisciplinary expert panel, comprising 21 professionals from nutrition, medicine, psychology, fitness, and AI domains, was engaged in this study. Using structured questionnaires, the experts systematically assessed and refined six primary constructs, further detailed into several evaluative elements, resulting in the consensus validation of 111 specific criteria. Findings identified critical consensus-driven standards essential for personalized, safe, and feasible obesity management through AI. Moreover, the study revealed prioritized criteria pivotal for maintaining practical relevance, safety, and high-quality personalized recommendations. Consequently, this validated framework provides a substantial foundation for subsequent real-world application and further research, thereby enhancing the effectiveness, scalability, and individualization of obesity interventions leveraging AI.