Assessing the Bite Counter as a Tool for Food Intake Monitoring

描述(由申请人提供)：本提案是对PA-07-436“能量平衡和肥胖的生物工程方法(STTR[R41/R42])”的回应。在这个项目中，我们将评估一个戴在手腕上的“咬人计数器”，用于监测食物的摄入量。具体地说，我们将评估该设备在不同食物、液体、器皿和容器中的应用，以衡量其对监测饮食的效用。我们将创建一个BITE数据库，系统地测量设备的准确性。如果得到验证，该设备可以提供一种新的测量方法，使个人能够测量他或她的长期进食量。 与公共健康相关：这项研究将评估一种戴在手腕上的“咬人计数器”，用于监测食物摄入量。具体地说，我们将评估该设备在不同食物、液体、器皿和容器中的应用，以衡量其对监测饮食的效用。如果得到验证，该设备可能会提供一种新的长期措施。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This proposal is in response to PA-07-436 "Bioengineering Approaches to Energy Balance and Obesity (STTR [R41/R42])". In this project we will assess a wrist-worn "bite counter" for monitoring food intake. Specifically, we will evaluate the device across different foods, liquids, utensils and containers to measure its utility for monitoring eating. We will create a bite database that systematically measures the accuracy of the device. If validated, the device could provide a novel measure for empowering an individual to measure how much he or she eats over the long term. PUBLIC HEALTH RELEVANCE: This research will assess a wrist-worn "bite counter" for monitoring food intake. Specifically, we will evaluate the device across different foods, liquids, utensils and containers to measure its utility for monitoring eating. If validated, the device could provide a novel long-term measure.