America’s war with obesity is well publicized; but media coverage doesn’t change the scale. Science on the other hand may do the trick. People in weight studies are often dishonest about what or how much they’ve eaten, making data on obesity difficult to gather and analyze. Scientists at a University of Southern California lab want to change that. The USC team are looking to get an inside glance at the consumption and fitness habits of overweight and obese people on an everyday basis and have designed wireless sensors to help them do just that.
The devices, which are in their trial stages right now, are intended to track the exact number of minutes exercised, the precise calorie intact, and whether subject is veering off their diet or exercise plan by literally tracking their every move. The objective is to eliminate the variable of dishonest self-reported coverage that taints results.
At present the device is being tested on two overweight teenagers who are directed to perform a variety of tasks from running to playing Wii, sitting, standing and listening to music.
The device tests for how every variable effects heart rate and contributes to overall weight loss, in the hopes of eventually being ble to scientifically determine the best diet and exercise plan for every individual and perhaps come to broader conclusions.
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