The Role of Wearable Devices in Addressing Nutrition-Related Health Challenges: Enhancing Public Health in Optometry and Preventing Infectious Diseases and Epidemics

Abstract

This study explores the potential impact of wearable technologies on improving nutrition and public health in Saudi Arabia. With increasing health challenges, including chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, wearable sensors such as smartwatches and physical activity monitors have emerged as innovative solutions for monitoring and managing public health. These devices provide real-time insights into individuals’ dietary patterns, energy intake, and physical activity, enabling more personalized health interventions. Collaboration between nutritionists, public health professionals, and medical device experts also contributes significantly to preventing diet-related diseases, improving health outcomes, and supporting public health policies. This study emphasizes the importance of integrating modern wearable technologies into healthcare systems to promote better health management and disease prevention and highlights the potential of these devices to guide healthy lifestyles and improve overall quality of life.