A pedometer will also be used to monitor daily activity. A pedometer is a device, usually portable and electronic, which counts each step a person makes. The primary focus of the research is to compare the mDIET system to a control group on BMI among overweight men and women.  The secondary focus of the research is to assess satisfaction with mDIET.  Satisfaction will be measured by subjective ratings of intervention components and ease of use, and objective measures of frequency of use.  Also to assess compliance with food monitoring activities (e.g, type of food, amount) via the cell phone. Compliance will be measured as a percentage of monitoring logs completed and submitted via cell phone. PACE is now currently recruiting 60 participants. To be considered as a participant you must meet the following Inclusion Criteria: Are age 25-55 Are overweight or moderately obese Are with a BMI between 25.0-34.9 (as defined by the NIH report on Obesity (NIH 1998) Are able to read (completion of at least the 6th grade) and speak English Provide consent Do not intend to become pregnant or move out of the county for the duration of the intervention (16 weeks). Participants will also be required to have a cell phone that is capable of supporting the mDIET application. Participants may be otherwise healthy or have one or more risk factors for CVD, including uncomplicated Type 2 diabetes but will not be enrolled if they have diagnosed CVD. Exclusion Criteria: Participants will be excluded from the study if they have any of the following conditions: An eating disorder Are currently pregnant Have a strict dietary regimen prescribed by their doctor that will not allow them to comply with intervention guidelines related to dietary changes. To find out more information click HERE. Copyright © 2009 By Patrick Birmingham (Associate Writer)

      

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