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An app that nudges people to eat their veggies only works when it's introduced with a human touch

  • Written by Susan H Evans, Research Scientist, University of Southern California
Eating right is good for families.Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock.com

Paula, a 59-year-old mother of two in Southern California, is getting out of a cooking rut with VeggieBook, a free mobile app we created that users can view in English or Spanish. It gives her customized recipes and food tips.

A menu of options on the VeggieBook app in English....

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