Military Parents' Personal Technology Usage and Interest in e-Health Information for Obesity Prevention

A needs assessment on the current level of technology usage and knowledge and attitudes toward health and nutrition of military parents at two military bases was conducted. The outcomes from the needs assessment suggest that most parents have a general understanding of good nutrition and health, but through access to the internet via different technologies (e.g. laptop, desktop, or tablet) they could benefit from increased information on good nutrition and healthy foods for their families. A needs assessment on the current level of technology usage and knowledge and attitudes toward health and nutrition of military parents at two military bases was conducted. The outcomes from the needs assessment suggest that most parents have a general understanding of good nutrition and health, but through access to the internet via different technologies (e.g. laptop, desktop, or tablet) they could benefit from increased information on good nutrition and healthy foods for their families.