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Digital-Assisted Nutritional Monitoring and Body Composition Changes in Aging Adults: A 6-Month Controlled Longitudinal Study

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Aging is associated with increased adiposity, sarcopenia risk, and metabolic vulnerability. Digital tools may enhance adherence to nutritional strategies, but their impact on detailed body composition remains insufficiently explored. METHODS: This 6-month prospective controlled longitudinal intervention study included 60 middle-aged and older adults. All participants received a smart watch and smart scale for self-monitoring. The control group attended evaluations only at baseline and study completion, while the intervention group received monthly follow-up and remote feedback. Body composition was assessed using multi-frequency BIA. Statistical analyses included paired tests, effect sizes, correlations, and linear mixed-effects models. RESULTS: = 0.010). Age was inversely associated with the magnitude of improvement. Mixed-effects modeling confirmed a time-dependent reduction in visceral fat independent of age and sex. CONCLUSIONS: A 6-month digitally assisted nutritional monitoring program was associated with favorable changes in adiposity, muscle quality, and hydration status. Multi-frequency BIA provides valuable integrative markers for monitoring nutritional interventions in aging populations.

Source: Nutrients

DOI: 10.3390/nu18071140