Clinical Data:

• Clinical data from 4 randomized controlled trials suggests that the effectiveness of MyFitnessPal app for weight management is inconclusive, as no significant difference in weight change or blood pressure was observed compared to control groups.
• However, consistent self-monitoring with MyFitnessPal for 12 weeks showed promising results in terms of greater weight loss and a higher percentage of participants achieving significant weight loss, indicating its potential effectiveness as a self-monitoring tool for weight management.

Mechanism:

• MyFitnessPal is a comprehensive app that combines food tracking, fitness logging, and personalized nutrition insights to help individuals reach their health goals.
• The app offers features such as barcode scanning and device integration to make tracking calories and macros easy.

Safety and Side Effects:

• No reported side effects.

Patient Eligibility:

• MyFitnessPal is suitable for individuals of various ages and health conditions who are interested in tracking their food intake, monitoring their nutrition, and setting personalized goals for weight management and fitness.

Cost:

• App is free to download on App Store (Apple) & Google Play Store (Android)
• In app purchases for MyFitnessPal Premium are available