Digital Technology in Nutrition Education and Behavior Change: Opportunities and Challenges

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MacMillan Uribe, Alexandra L.; Duffy, Emily W.; Enahora, Basheerah; Githinji, Phrashiah; McGuirt, Jared; & Tripicchio, Gina L, (2023). Digital Technology in Nutrition Education and Behavior Change: Opportunities and Challenges. Journal of Nutrition Education, 55(6), 391-392.

Abstract

The incorporation of digital technology (digitech) within nutrition education and behavior change interventions (NEBI) has markedly increased, and COVID-19 rapidly accelerated advancement and acceptability in this area. The proliferation of digitech, including devices and platforms, creates novel ways for end-users to engage with NEBI and presents unique opportunities for increasing reach and engagement of underrepresented populations. While a “digital divide” exists with some digitech, like desktop/laptop ownership and home broadband internet access, most people own smart phones (

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2023.04.006

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year Published

2023

Journal Title

Journal of Nutrition Education

Author(s)

MacMillan Uribe, Alexandra L.
Duffy, Emily W.
Enahora, Basheerah
Githinji, Phrashiah
McGuirt, Jared
Tripicchio, Gina L,

Article Type

Editorial

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