U. of I. team develops weight loss app that tracks fiber, protein content in meals

Manabu Nakamura (left) and Ashleigh Oliveira developed the EMPOWER weight management program.

URBANA, Ill. – Many people struggle to maintain a healthy weight, and choosing the optimal meals for weight loss can be challenging. A research team at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has developed a weight management program that helps users plan meals with the help of a web application and support from a registered dietitian. In a new study, they discuss the app’s features, development, and implementation.

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