University of Alabama researchers are involved in the study of a wearable device designed to monitor the user’s eating habits, with an eye toward fighting obesity.
The Automatic Ingestion Monitor, which was developed in a UA lab, is clipped to prescription or nonprescription eyeglasses. The monitor includes a tiny high-definition camera that photographs food and sensors that measure how quickly the wearer eats.
“Changing eating behavior enough to achieve and maintain long-term weight loss is elusive,” said Edward Sazonov, a UA professor of electrical and computer engineering. “We’re seeking to determine if a device that adapts to your individual eating habits can change that.”
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