Innovative Approach in Weight Management: Comparison of Food Replicas and Augmented Reality-Based Mobile Application on Body Composition

Çapaş M., Çavdar M.

33rd European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026) , İstanbul, Türkiye, 12 - 15 Mayıs 2026, ss.476-477, (Özet Bildiri)

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Özet Bildiri
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1159/000551826
  • Basıldığı Şehir: İstanbul
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Türkiye
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.476-477
  • Erciyes Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Innovative Approach in Weight Management: Comparison of Food Replicas and Augmented Reality-Based Mobile Application on Body Composition

Introduction: Traditionally, catalogs and physical food replicas (FR) are used to enhance portion awareness in weight management. This study aims to conduct the first comparative analysis of the effects of an Augmented Reality (AR)-based mobile application, developed as an innovative alternative to traditional methods, on body composition.

Methods: The study was conducted with 40 healthy women aged 19-30 with a BMI of 25-30 kg/m². Participants were randomized into AR and FR groups; both received individualized low-calorie diets and portion training for four weeks. The FR group was trained using physical replicas, while the AR group used the “AUGMENT 3D” application. Body weight (BW), waist/hip circumference, and body fat percentage were measured pre- and post-intervention. Data were analyzed using SPSS 22.0.

Results: Mean ages were similar (AR:21.85±2.28, FR:22.00±2.38 years). Anthropometric parameters decreased in both groups post-intervention. BW decreased from 73.19±9.01 kg to 71.69±9.68 kg (FR), from 75.60±9.82 kg to 73.90±9.07 kg (AR).  Waist circumference decreased from 87.86±5.23 cm to 85.24±6.08 cm (FR), 85.95±7.68 cm to 83.51±9.57 cm (AR); hip from 109.28±6.36 cm to 107.95±6.01 cm (FR), 106.80±6.15 cm to 105.60±6.08 cm (AR). Body fat percentage dropped from 34.02±3.28% to 33.28±3.38% (FR), 34.71±3.85% to 33.37±4.72% (AR). Changes between groups were statistically similar (p>0.05).

Conclusion This study demonstrates that traditional and digital portion training yield similar short-term efficacy on body composition. The findings suggest that AR-based tools can be introduced into the literature as innovative, portable, and effective alternatives in weight management. Further large-scale studies are recommended to evaluate long-term effects.

Keywords: Augmented reality, Food replicas, Weight management, Body composition