| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 939865 | Appetite | 2011 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
There are no standardized methods for monitoring appetite in free-living populations. Fifteen participants tested a computer-automated text-messaging system designed to track hunger ratings over seven days. Participants were sent text-messages (SMS) hourly and instructed to reply during waking hours with their current hunger rating. Of 168 SMS, 0.6–7.1% were undelivered, varying by mobile service provider. On average 12 SMS responses were received daily with minor variations by observation day or day of the week. Compliance was over 74%, and 93% of the ratings were received within 30-min. Automated text-messaging is a feasible method to monitor appetite ratings in this population.
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Authors
Susan M. Schembre, Jessica Yuen,