Tuesday, April 13, 2010

New Technology to Fight Obesity

A new SF State study is using technology to promote healthier lifestyles for obese college students --high blood pressure and high cholesterol are not just their grandfathers' issues anymore.
According to research from the University of New Hampshire, people between the ages of 18 and 24 are at a much higher risk of facing chronic health disease in the future then ever before.
Katherine Kim, biology professor in residence at SF State's Health Equity Institute, said the rate of obesity among children and adults has increased dramatically over the last 20 years.
"The longer we wait to treat obesity, the worse it's going to be for our entire population as they get into adulthood," she said.
Kim, along with Assistant Professor of Communication Studies Christina Sabee, is currently taking part in a two-year study testing how effective smartphones can be in helping people maintain a healthy lifestyle and decrease the risks from obesity.
By developing an application for iPhones and iPods that can track the food and portions you are eating, calculate your workout and allow you to text message with health coaches, Kim and Sabee hope to empower patients by allowing them to manage their own health.
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