Blood lipids suggest that online tailored nutrition advice is not effective

September 07, 2011

As lifestyles get busier and waistlines get bigger, many people are turning to online nutrition programs. In promotion of healthful nutrition behaviors, computer-tailored nutrition education has been identified as a promising health education strategy, especially in the promotion of lower fat intake. However, a new study reveals no evidence of the efficacy of such computer-tailored education using empirical data based on blood cholesterol and lipids.

Link: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110907075945.htm