Review Article

Systems and WBANs for Controlling Obesity

Table 6

Summary of health-oriented mobile apps using MSP.

No.StudyFiningNumber of sensor(s)Sensor nodeYear

1[73]Encourage regular physical activityMSPMobile2009
3[74]Sedentary behaviorMSPWinMobile2014
4[75]Monitor real-time caloric balance and PAMSPā€”2007
5[76]Motivate users to lose weight, increase their physical activity, and gain balanced nutritional stateMSPSmartphone2011
6[77]Motivate walking alternatives to ordinary routesTwo accelerometers, GPSSmartphone2010
7[78]Measure the daily activities and to increase the user awarenessSensor-enabled in smartphonesSmartphone2009
8[79]Provide an accurate amount of daily food and nutrient intake.MSP (camera)Smartphone2010
9[80]Educate the healthy eating habitsCameraSmartphone2010