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Title: College students' perspectives on what they need from a nutrition app: Implications for next-generation nutrition apps.
Authors: Bhurosy, Trishnee (AUTHOR), DiGiorgio, Melissa (AUTHOR), Thiagarajah, Krisha (AUTHOR), Chung, Tammy (AUTHOR)
Source: Journal of American College Health. Feb2026, Vol. 74 Issue 2, p273-277. 5p.
Subjects: Mobile apps, Qualitative research, Research funding, Statistical sampling, Undergraduates, Descriptive statistics, Thematic analysis, Food habits, Research methodology, Psychology of college students, Student attitudes, Data analysis software, Sociodemographic factors, Nutrition, Adults
Geographic Terms: New Jersey
Abstract: Objective: Nutrition apps for young adults have rarely been designed with feedback from this tech-savvy group to increase effectiveness. This study explored college students' perspectives on what they need from an app to make healthy eating choices over time. Participants: Students at a large Midwestern University (N = 169). Methods: Using a descriptive design, participants responded to open-ended questions on Qualtrics. Using Miller and Crabtree's "editing" analysis approach, the authors examined qualitative data to categorize major themes and sub-themes. Results: Participants were predominantly freshmen (63.3%) and female (85.2%). Six major themes emerged from participants' responses: customizable, easy-to-use, goal setting, informative, set up like other apps, and visually appealing. Conclusions: This study highlighted the importance of making a college-centered nutrition app easy to use and customizable while considering cost and accessibility. Co-creation of nutrition apps with young adults can contribute to greater engagement with the apps and potentially improved effectiveness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: Objective: Nutrition apps for young adults have rarely been designed with feedback from this tech-savvy group to increase effectiveness. This study explored college students' perspectives on what they need from an app to make healthy eating choices over time. Participants: Students at a large Midwestern University (N = 169). Methods: Using a descriptive design, participants responded to open-ended questions on Qualtrics. Using Miller and Crabtree's "editing" analysis approach, the authors examined qualitative data to categorize major themes and sub-themes. Results: Participants were predominantly freshmen (63.3%) and female (85.2%). Six major themes emerged from participants' responses: customizable, easy-to-use, goal setting, informative, set up like other apps, and visually appealing. Conclusions: This study highlighted the importance of making a college-centered nutrition app easy to use and customizable while considering cost and accessibility. Co-creation of nutrition apps with young adults can contribute to greater engagement with the apps and potentially improved effectiveness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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