Preventing weight gain in Air Force personnel with a new mobile health program

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What this research studies

This project uses a smartphone-based intervention called SNAP-M tailored for active duty young adults to help prevent weight gain. It aims to be practical in real military settings by focusing on everyday habits, access to programs, and long-term weight maintenance. The study will collect data on weight, activity, and engagement to see if the mobile tool can support healthier choices and prevent weight gain over time.

Why it matters

Where this research is happening

• Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
  Chapel Hill, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Tate, Deborah F. — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
• Study coordinator: Tate, Deborah F.

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About this research

1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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