Using Sensewear armband and diet journal to promote adolescents' energy balance knowledge and motivation

Using Sensewear armband and diet journal to promote adolescents' energy balance knowledge and motivation

Purpose: Educating adolescents about energy balance (EB) is essential for effective weight control. This study utilized the Sensewear (SWA) armband and a diet journal to promote adolescents' EB knowledge and motivation. Methods: Ninety sixth graders were randomly assigned into the experimental...

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Main Authors: Senlin Chen, Xihe Zhu, Gregory J. Welk, Youngwon Kim, Jungmin Lee, Nathan F. Meier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-12-01
Series:Journal of Sport and Health Science
Subjects:
Energy expenditure
Energy intake
Health education
Motivation and health
Physical education
Situational interest
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095254613000732

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