Effectiveness and Implementation of a Community-based Health Coach-led Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Powered Digital Self-Regulation Program for Individuals With Metabolic Syndrome (MetS)

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. are between 21 to 65 years of age; 2. have a waist circumference ≥90 cm in men and ≥80 cm in women; 3. have 2 or more of the following to be classified as having metabolic syndrome: * triglyceride level of ≥1.7 mmol/L or on specific treatment for this lipid abnormality; * high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol \<1.03 mmol/L in men, and \<1.29 mmol/L in women, or on specific treatment for this lipid abnormality; * blood pressure of ≥130/85 mmHg or on treatment of previously diagnosed hypertension; * fasting blood glucose level of ≥ 5.6 mmol/L or previously diagnosed type 2 diabetes; 4. are not receiving other structured lifestyle modification programs; 5. consent to audio-recording; 6. English speaking and literate. Exclusion Criteria: 1. underwent or are scheduled for metabolic surgery within 1 year; 2. are pregnant or planning for pregnancy at the time of recruitment; 3. are unable to speak English; 4. do not own a smartphone; and 5. are unable to provide informed consent.