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mHealth for Wellness, Behavior Change and Prevention (2871)

Published on in Vol 7, No 2 (2019): February

Preprints (earlier versions) of this paper are available at https://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/12209, first published .
Comparing Self-Monitoring Strategies for Weight Loss in a Smartphone App: Randomized Controlled Trial

Comparing Self-Monitoring Strategies for Weight Loss in a Smartphone App: Randomized Controlled Trial

Comparing Self-Monitoring Strategies for Weight Loss in a Smartphone App: Randomized Controlled Trial

Authors of this article:

Michele L Patel1, 2, 3 Author Orcid Image ;   Christina M Hopkins1, 2 Author Orcid Image ;   Taylor L Brooks1, 2 Author Orcid Image ;   Gary G Bennett1, 2 Author Orcid Image
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