Publications by authors named "Francisco J Perez-Barba"
Short-Term Pilot Study to Evaluate the Impact of Salbi Educa Nutrition App in Macronutrients Intake and Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet: Randomized Controlled Trial.
Marina Gonzalez-Ramirez Rocio Sanchez-Carrera Angela Cejudo-Lopez Mauricio Lozano-Navarrete Elena Salamero Sánchez-Gabriel Francisco J Perez-Barba
Nutrients
May 2022
Article Synopsis
- This study evaluates the SAlBi educa nutrition app's effectiveness in improving dietary habits and adherence to the Mediterranean diet in primary healthcare settings.
- A multi-center randomized control trial involved 104 participants divided into control and intervention groups, with the latter using the app alongside attending educational sessions.
- Results showed significant improvements in the intervention group's dietary intake, including increased carbohydrates and fruits/vegetables, and decreased total fats and processed meats, demonstrating the app's usefulness even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In recent years, the use of applications to improve dietary habits has increased. Although numerous nutrition apps are available on the market, only few have been developed by health and nutrition professionals based on scientific evidence and subsequently tested to prove their usability. The main objective of this study was to design, develop, and evaluate the usability of a tailored nutrition application to be used to promote healthy eating habits.
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