Apps to improve diet, physical activity and sedentary behaviour in children and adolescents: a review of quality, features and behaviour change techniques

A review and content analysis of engagement, functionality, aesthetics, information quality, and change techniques in the most popular commercial apps for weight management

(2016) Marco Bardus et al.   International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity

Efficacy of interventions that use apps to improve diet, physical activity and sedentary behaviour: a systematic review

(2016) Stephanie Schoeppe et al.   International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity

Implementation of Behavior Change Techniques in Mobile Applications for Physical Activity

(2015) Chih-Hsiang Yang et al.   AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE

What features do Dutch university students prefer in a smartphone application for promotion of physical activity? A qualitative approach

(2015) Anouk Middelweerd et al.   International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity

Wearable Sensor/Device (Fitbit One) and SMS Text-Messaging Prompts to Increase Physical Activity in Overweight and Obese Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

(2015) Julie B. Wang et al.   Telemedicine and e-Health

Using a Smartphone Application to Promote Healthy Dietary Behaviours and Local Food Consumption

(2015) Jason Gilliland et al.   Biomed Research International

Wearable Sensor/Device (Fitbit One) and SMS Text-Messaging Prompts to Increase Physical Activity in Overweight and Obese Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

(2015) Julie B. Wang et al.   Telemedicine and e-Health

Mobile App Rating Scale: A New Tool for Assessing the Quality of Health Mobile Apps

(2015) Stoyan R Stoyanov et al.   JMIR mHealth and uHealth

Behavioral Functionality of Mobile Apps in Health Interventions: A Systematic Review of the Literature

(2015) Hannah E Payne et al.   JMIR mHealth and uHealth

Health Behavior Theory in Physical Activity Game Apps: A Content Analysis

(2015) Hannah E Payne et al.   JMIR SERIOUS GAMES

Behavior Change Techniques in Top-Ranked Mobile Apps for Physical Activity

(2014) David E. Conroy et al.   AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE

Do physical activity and dietary smartphone applications incorporate evidence-based behaviour change techniques?

(2014) Artur Direito et al.   BMC PUBLIC HEALTH

Apps to promote physical activity among adults: a review and content analysis

(2014) Anouk Middelweerd et al.   International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity

Behavior Change Techniques Implemented in Electronic Lifestyle Activity Monitors: A Systematic Content Analysis

(2014) Elizabeth J Lyons et al.   JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH

Evidence-Based Strategies in Weight-Loss Mobile Apps

(2013) Sherry Pagoto et al.   AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE

Mobile apps for pediatric obesity prevention and treatment, healthy eating, and physical activity promotion: just fun and games?

(2013) Danielle E. Schoffman et al.   Translational Behavioral Medicine

Co-occurrence of Obesogenic Risk Factors Among Adolescents

(2012) Louise L. Hardy et al.   JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH

Tracking of obesity-related behaviours from childhood to adulthood: A systematic review

(2011) Angela M. Craigie et al.   MATURITAS

Weight loss—there is an app for that! But does it adhere to evidence-informed practices?

(2011) Emily R Breton et al.   Translational Behavioral Medicine

Childhood obesity

(2010) Joan C Han et al.   LANCET

Tracking of sedentary behaviours of young people: A systematic review

(2010) Stuart J.H. Biddle et al.   PREVENTIVE MEDICINE

Effective techniques in healthy eating and physical activity interventions: A meta-regression.

(2009) Susan Michie et al.   HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY

Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses: The PRISMA Statement

(2009) David Moher et al.   PLOS MEDICINE

A taxonomy of behavior change techniques used in interventions.

(2008) Charles Abraham et al.   HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY