A Text Message–Based Intervention for Weight Loss: Randomized Controlled Trial

BackgroundTo our knowledge, no studies have evaluated whether weight loss can be promoted in overweight adults through the use of an intervention that is largely based on daily SMS (Short Message Service: text) and MMS (Multimedia Message Service: small picture) messages tran...

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Main Authors: Patrick, Kevin, Raab, Fred, Adams, Marc A, Dillon, Lindsay, Zabinski, Marian, Rock, Cheryl L, Griswold, William G, Norman, Gregory J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JMIR Publications 2009-01-01
Series:Journal of Medical Internet Research
Online Access:http://www.jmir.org/2009/1/e1/