Researchers are testing whether mobile phones could be used to encourage people to eat more office fruit.
Andrea Grimes, a PhD student at the Georgia Institute of Technology, has created a platform known as EatWell which she hopes will steer people away from junk food snacks like chocolate and crisps and turn them towards a healthy piece of fruit.
The software enables mobile users to record and share audio stories of how they have successfully overcome temptation in an effort to live a healthier lifestyle, with the aim of encouraging others to do the same.
"I wanted to make a system that was able to harness the community-held expertise, not just bringing in outside expertise," said Ms Grimes.
"With mobile phones, I saw an opportunity to use technology to make that information even more visible."
Initial tests suggest EatWell may be a success. A pilot study showed that participants felt a connection to others taking part in the scheme, and improved their diets accordingly.
The NHS recommends that people should eat five portions of fresh fruit and veg a day for optimum health.
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