ArticleJournal of health, population, and nutrition2025
Digital intervention targeting nutrition and physical activity behaviours among healthy individuals in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review.
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- Factors Influencing the Uptake of Digital Health Interventions for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Among Healthcare Providers: A Systematic Review.Global heart · 2026Pooled it
- Adoption and Acceptability of a Fruit and Vegetable Subsidy in Low-Income Households in Urban Chile: The Bolsillo Saludable Pilot Feasibility Study.Current developments in nutrition · 2026Article
- Digital determinants of nutrition: the case for a distinct domain to guide health promotion research and policy.Health promotion international · 2026Review
- Digital health technologies in obesity: trajectory, emerging hotspots, and future perspectives.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Review
- Dual role of ferroptosis in embryonic development, cascade amplification regulatory mechanism and targeted intervention.Frontiers in cell and developmental biology · 2026Review
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Abstract
backgroundThe adoption of digital technologies to enhance health behaviours is on the rise due to their high accessibility. This scoping review summarized evidence on digital interventions designed to improve nutritional status and physical activity (PA) among healthy individuals in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
methodsA comprehensive search of five electronic databases, including MEDLINE via PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, CINAHL, and CENTRAL through the Cochrane Library from January 2000 to September 2024 was conducted. The search strategy was guided by the Participants, Concept, and Context model. Eligible studies included randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental designs that implemented digital nutrition interventions among healthy individuals in LMICs.
resultsThe review included 53 studies, predominantly from Asia, that employed various digital platforms, including social media, text messages, mobile apps, video games, and websites. The interventions primarily targeted children or adolescents and youth, focusing on PA and nutrition-related knowledge, attitudes, and practices. The majority of studies reported significant improvements in PA levels, nutrition knowledge, and healthy food consumption. However, the impact on anthropometric and body composition outcomes was inconsistent might be due to the heterogeneity of intervention, varying duration, diverse target populations, and methodological approaches.
conclusionDigital interventions were generally effective in improving PA levels, nutrition knowledge, and healthy food consumption. However, our review identified several gaps, including the limited application of theoretical frameworks and needs assessments in the development of interventions, as well as a narrow focus on specific outcomes. Future studies should expand to diverse regions, incorporate theory-based, context-specific approaches, and adopt double-duty action strategies to enhance the effectiveness and reach of digital nutrition interventions in LMICs.
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