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Dietologia e nutrizione

Internet-Based Virtual Coach to Promote Physical Activity Adherence in Overweight Adults

The virtual coach was beneficial in maintaining activity level. The long-term benefits and additional applications of this technology warrant further study. These are the conclusion of a randomized controlled trial on 70 people testing if a virtual coach would increase activity levels, via step count, in overweight or obese individuals beyond the effect observed using a pedometer and website alone.
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Journal of Medical Internet Research - JMIR

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